| Exam Board | Edexcel |
| Module | D2 (Decision Mathematics 2) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Session | June |
| Topic | Sequences and Series |
4. (a) Explain what is meant by a maximin route in dynamic programming, and give an example of a situation that would require a maximin solution.
(3)
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A maximin route is to be found through the network shown in the diagram.
(b) Complete the table in the answer book, and hence find a maximin route.
(9)
(c) List all other maximin routes through the network.
(Total 14 marks)