Question Definition
Given n non-negative integers a1, a2, …, an, where each represents a point at coordinate (i, ai). n vertical lines are drawn such that the two endpoints of line i is at (i, ai) and (i, 0). Find two lines, which together with x-axis forms a container, such that the container contains the most water.
Note: You may not slant the container and n is at least 2.
Java Solution
public int maxArea(int[] height) {
int max = 0;
int left = 0;
int right = height.length - 1;
while(left < right){
if(height[left] < height[right]){
int area = (right - left) * height[left];
if(area > max)
max = area;
left++;
} else {
int area = (right - left) * height[right];
if(area > max)
max = area;
right--;
}
}
return max;
}
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