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3/2-Approximation Algorithm for a Generalized, Multiple Depot, Hamiltonina Path Problem

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  • Rathinam, Sivakumar
  • Sengupta, Raja

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We consider a Generalized, Multiple Depot Hamiltonian Path Problem (GMDHPP) and show that it has an algorithm with an approximation ratio of 3/2 if the costs are symmetric and satisfy the triangle inequality. This improves on the 2-approximation algorithm already available for the same.

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  • Rathinam, Sivakumar & Sengupta, Raja, 2007. "3/2-Approximation Algorithm for a Generalized, Multiple Depot, Hamiltonina Path Problem," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt06p2815q, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.
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