# Coding question: maximize contiguous equal returns with up to *k* deletions

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# Maximize contiguous equal returns with up to *k* deletions

We provide this coding interview question for software-engineering candidates. Given an array of daily stock returns and at most `k` deletions, determine the maximum number of contiguous days with the same return value after omitting up to `k` days.

## Question details

- **Category:** Data Structures & Algorithms; Coding
- **Associated role:** [Software Engineer](https://www.aced.io/questions?role=swe)
- **Associated company:** [Amazon](https://www.aced.io/questions?company=amazon)
- **Reported last asked:** 9 months ago

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- **[Amazon · 9 months ago](https://www.aced.io/experiences/amazon-software-engineer-interview-39a0db)** — Software Engineer, Mid Level / L4. The candidate described an online assessment followed by three 40-minute interviews on the same day. The technical questions were described as classic problems. Behavioral follow-ups focused closely on the candidate’s actual work, while the recruiter later discussed logistics such as start date and work authorization.

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