Without a calculator, work out the cheapest route from Los Angeles to Las Vegas:
Los Angeles | 3806 | 8658 | 9459 |
7856 | 9639 | 5242 | 9954 |
8130 | 6036 | 6896 | Las Vegas |
You can move from square to square horizontally or vertically (but not diagonally). Each time you enter a square you have to pay the amount shown.
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