Question 1
A passenger travels from Dallas to Chicago via Atlanta. The minimum layover at Atlanta is **60 minutes**.
**Flights Dallas -> Atlanta:**
- F1-1: Dep 8:00 AM, Arr 10:23 AM
- F1-2: Dep 11:00 AM, Arr 1:23 PM
- F1-3: Dep 2:00 PM, Arr 4:23 PM
**Flights Atlanta -> Chicago:**
- F2-1: Dep 12:30 PM, Arr 3:22 PM
- F2-2: Dep 2:30 PM, Arr 5:22 PM
- F2-3: Dep 4:30 PM, Arr 7:22 PM
What is the minimum total elapsed time for the journey from Dallas to Chicago?
1. Timeline Approach & Constraint Application (Minimum Layover: 60 min):
The fastest total time is found by checking all 9 combinations and ensuring the layover time (F2 Dep Time - F1 Arr Time) is at least the minimum required.
2. Optimal Path Calculation:
The minimum elapsed time of 382 minutes is achieved by combining F1-2 (Arr: 1:23 PM) and F2-2 (Dep: 2:30 PM, Arr: 5:22 PM).
Total Elapsed Time = Final Arrival Time - Initial Departure Time.
3. Final Answer: The minimum elapsed time is 6 hours and 22 minutes.
The fastest total time is found by checking all 9 combinations and ensuring the layover time (F2 Dep Time - F1 Arr Time) is at least the minimum required.
2. Optimal Path Calculation:
The minimum elapsed time of 382 minutes is achieved by combining F1-2 (Arr: 1:23 PM) and F2-2 (Dep: 2:30 PM, Arr: 5:22 PM).
Total Elapsed Time = Final Arrival Time - Initial Departure Time.
3. Final Answer: The minimum elapsed time is 6 hours and 22 minutes.