Problem 2174. Minimal cost

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J.R.! Menzinger on 11 Feb 2014

and again some "new" matlab functions learned on cody...
Ladies and gentleman, I'm glad to introduce you "fminbnd"!!
(applause) :-)

Zikobrelli on 12 Feb 2014

Athi on 3 Mar 2019

Great Problem.

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