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Gas Station

**Problem Statement:** Given the required input arguments, write an efficient algorithm to solve the **Gas Station** problem. Implement the required logic as specified by standard definitions for this classic algorithmic challenge. **Hint / Expected Approach:** Total gas ≥ total cost → solution exists; track start **Edge Cases to Consider:** - (1) No solution (total cost > total gas) - (2) Single station - (3) Solution at last station

Examples

Example 1
Input: [1,2,3,4,5], [3,4,5,1,2]
Output: 3
Explanation: Start at station 3
Example 2
Input: [2,3,4], [3,4,3]
Output: -1
Explanation: Not possible
Example 3
Input: [1], [1]
Output: 0
Explanation: Single station

Constraints

  • ▪Input arguments are within valid ranges
  • ▪Optimize for execution speed
  • ▪Handle null/empty inputs gracefully

Watch Out For Edge Cases

  • ▪No solution (total cost > total gas)
  • ▪Single station
  • ▪Solution at last station
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