Question 1
A passenger travels from Denver to Atlanta via Dallas. The minimum layover at Dallas is **60 minutes**.
**Flights Denver -> Dallas:**
- F1-1: Dep 8:00 AM, Arr 9:42 AM
- F1-2: Dep 11:00 AM, Arr 12:42 PM
- F1-3: Dep 2:00 PM, Arr 3:42 PM
**Flights Dallas -> Atlanta:**
- F2-1: Dep 11:30 AM, Arr 2:57 PM
- F2-2: Dep 1:30 PM, Arr 4:57 PM
- F2-3: Dep 3:30 PM, Arr 6:57 PM
What is the minimum total elapsed time for the journey from Denver to Atlanta?
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 417 minutes is achieved by combining F1-1 (Arr: 9:42 AM) and F2-1 (Dep: 11:30 AM, Arr: 2:57 PM).
Total Elapsed Time = Final Arrival Time - Initial Departure Time.
3. Final Answer: The minimum elapsed time is 6 hours and 57 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 417 minutes is achieved by combining F1-1 (Arr: 9:42 AM) and F2-1 (Dep: 11:30 AM, Arr: 2:57 PM).
Total Elapsed Time = Final Arrival Time - Initial Departure Time.
3. Final Answer: The minimum elapsed time is 6 hours and 57 minutes.