BrainTeaser Basic

Problem - 2807

$\textbf{Passing the Bridge}$

It is a dark and stormy night. Four people must evacuate from an island to the mainland. The only link is a narrow bridge which allows passage of two people at a time. Moreover, the bridge must be illuminated, and the four people have only one lantern among them. After each passage to the mainland, if there are still people on the island, someone must bring the lantern back. When they cross the bridge individually, the four people take $2$, $4$, $8$ and $16$ minutes, respectively. Crossing the bridge in pairs, the slower speed is used. What is the minimum time for the entire evacuation?


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