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1Give yourself 5 minutes
2Answer out loud, not in your head
3Then compare with the answer below
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  1. 01Find length and tail
  2. 02Reduce k modulo length
  3. 03Join tail to head temporarily
  4. 04Walk to new tail
  5. 05Break the cycle

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Then expect these follow-ups

  • Why is the new tail n-k-1 steps from head?

    Tests: correctness reasoning

  • How would a left rotation differ?

    Tests: follow-up reasoning

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