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Four people A, B, C and D take 1, 2, 5 and 10 minutes respectively to cross a bridge at night. Only one torch is available, at most two peo…

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Four people A, B, C and D take 1, 2, 5 and 10 minutes respectively to cross a bridge at night. Only one torch is available, at most two people can cross at a time and they must walk at the slower person's speed; the torch has to be carried back for the others. What is the minimum total time for all four to cross?

  • A15
  • B17
  • C18
  • D19
Correct answer: B

Explanation

A and B cross (2), A returns (1), C and D cross (10), B returns (2), A and B cross (2): 2 + 1 + 10 + 2 + 2 = 17 minutes.

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