Question 1
A passenger travels from Denver to Miami via Dallas. The minimum layover at Dallas is **45 minutes**.
**Flights Denver -> Dallas:**
- F1-1: Dep 6:30 AM, Arr 8:40 AM
- F1-2: Dep 9:30 AM, Arr 11:40 AM
- F1-3: Dep 12:30 PM, Arr 2:40 PM
**Flights Dallas -> Miami:**
- F2-1: Dep 1:30 PM, Arr 5:23 PM
- F2-2: Dep 3:30 PM, Arr 7:23 PM
- F2-3: Dep 5:30 PM, Arr 9:23 PM
What is the minimum total elapsed time for the journey from Denver to Miami?
1. Timeline Approach & Constraint Application (Minimum Layover: 45 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 413 minutes is achieved by combining F1-3 (Arr: 2:40 PM) and F2-2 (Dep: 3:30 PM, Arr: 7:23 PM).
Total Elapsed Time = Final Arrival Time - Initial Departure Time.
3. Final Answer: The minimum elapsed time is 6 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 413 minutes is achieved by combining F1-3 (Arr: 2:40 PM) and F2-2 (Dep: 3:30 PM, Arr: 7:23 PM).
Total Elapsed Time = Final Arrival Time - Initial Departure Time.
3. Final Answer: The minimum elapsed time is 6 hours and 53 minutes.