Question 1
A passenger travels from Denver to Dallas via Atlanta. The minimum layover at Atlanta is **60 minutes**.
**Flights Denver -> Atlanta:**
- F1-1: Dep 7:30 AM, Arr 9:32 AM
- F1-2: Dep 10:30 AM, Arr 12:32 PM
- F1-3: Dep 1:30 PM, Arr 3:32 PM
**Flights Atlanta -> Dallas:**
- F2-1: Dep 11:30 AM, Arr 3:23 PM
- F2-2: Dep 1:30 PM, Arr 5:23 PM
- F2-3: Dep 3:30 PM, Arr 7:23 PM
What is the minimum total elapsed time for the journey from Denver to Dallas?
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 473 minutes is achieved by combining F1-1 (Arr: 9:32 AM) and F2-1 (Dep: 11:30 AM, Arr: 3:23 PM).
Total Elapsed Time = Final Arrival Time - Initial Departure Time.
3. Final Answer: The minimum elapsed time is 7 hours and 53 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 473 minutes is achieved by combining F1-1 (Arr: 9:32 AM) and F2-1 (Dep: 11:30 AM, Arr: 3:23 PM).
Total Elapsed Time = Final Arrival Time - Initial Departure Time.
3. Final Answer: The minimum elapsed time is 7 hours and 53 minutes.