Edexcel D1 2016 June — Question 4

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleD1 (Decision Mathematics 1)
Year2016
SessionJune
TopicCombinations & Selection

4. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 3 represents a network of tram tracks. The number on each edge represents the length, in miles, of the corresponding track. One day, Sarah wishes to travel from A to F. She wishes to minimise the distance she travels.
  1. Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path from A to F . State your path and its length. On another day, Sarah wishes to travel from A to F via J.
  2. Find a route of minimal length that goes from A to F via J and state its length.
  3. Use Prim's algorithm, starting at G , to find the minimum spanning tree for the network. You must clearly state the order in which you select the edges of your tree.
  4. State the length, in miles, of the minimum spanning tree.