Understanding How Many Standards Are Hard Rated
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In competitive programming, problems with a rating over 2500 on platforms like Codeforces are widely considered 'hard,' representing the highest tier of algorithmic challenge. However, this numerical value is far from a universal standard for difficulty and changes constantly. The term 'hard rated' is context-dependent, varying significantly across different fields, from online coding platforms to theoretical computer science and educational assessments.
