Please calculate the multiplication series of 8 matrices: A*B*C*D*E*F*G*H The dimensions are: 32x35, 35x24, 24x30, 30x36, 36x25, 25x40, 40x34, 34x35 What is the best order to multiply them? Please use parentheses to express the multiplication order, such as (((AB)(CD))((EF)(GH))) How many multiplications are required in total?

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Please calculate the multiplication series of 8 matrices: A*B*C*D*E*F*G*H

The dimensions are: 32x35, 35x24, 24x30, 30x36, 36x25, 25x40, 40x34, 34x35

What is the best order to multiply them? Please use parentheses to express the multiplication order, such as (((AB)(CD))((EF)(GH)))

How many multiplications are required in total?

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