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The network in the diagram shows the distances, in km , of the cables between seven electricity relay stations \(A , B , C , D , E , F\) and \(G\). An inspector needs to visit each relay station. He wishes to travel a minimum distance, and his route must start and finish at the same station.
By deleting C, a lower bound for the length of the route is found to be 129 km .
- Find another lower bound for the length of the route by deleting \(F\). State which is the better lower bound of the two.
- By inspection, complete the table of least distances.
The table can now be taken to represent a complete network.
- Using the nearest-neighbour algorithm, starting at \(F\), obtain an upper bound to the length of the route. State your route.
(4) (Total 11 marks)