AQA D2 2006 June — Question 3

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleD2 (Decision Mathematics 2)
Year2006
SessionJune
TopicDynamic Programming

3 [Figure 3, printed on the insert, is provided for use in this question.]
The following network shows eight vertices. The number on each edge is the cost of travelling between the corresponding vertices. A negative number indicates a reduction by the amount shown.
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  1. Use dynamic programming to find the minimum cost of travelling from \(A\) to \(H\). You may use Figure 3 for your working.
  2. State the minimum cost and the possible routes corresponding to this minimum cost.