Minimize time using elevator then climb stairs

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Minimize time using elevator then climb stairs

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This question evaluates a candidate's ability to model and optimize a discrete decision under resource constraints, testing algorithmic optimization, numerical reasoning, handling of edge cases, and attention to integer/64-bit arithmetic.

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Minimize time using elevator then climb stairs