The challenge is known as multi-way number partitioning. Given a set of numbers S, representing quantities or weights, and a number of desired partitions, k, divide the quantities into k partitions such that the quantities are as evenly distributed among the partitions as possible.

The challenge is known as multi-way number partitioning. Given a set of numbers S, representing quantities or weights, and a number of desired partitions, k, divide the quantities into k partitions such that the quantities are as evenly distributed among the partitions as possible.