Implement weighted random sampling with preprocessing

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Implement weighted random sampling with preprocessing

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This question evaluates algorithm design and probabilistic reasoning for weighted random sampling, including data-structure preprocessing, time-space trade-offs, expected versus worst-case performance, and attention to numerical precision.

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Implement weighted random sampling with preprocessing