Edexcel D1 — Question 1

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleD1 (Decision Mathematics 1)
TopicCombinations & Selection

  1. This question should be answered on the sheet provided.
A College wants to connect the computerised registration equipment at its six sites, \(A\) to \(F\). The table below shows the cost, in pounds, of connecting any two of the sites.
ABCD\(E\)\(F\)
A-130190155140125
B130-215200190170
C190215-110180100
D155200110-7045
E14019018070-75
F1251701004575-
Starting at \(D\), use Prim's algorithm to find a minimum connector and draw the minimum spanning tree. Hence, state the lowest cost of connecting all the sites.
(5 marks)