Edexcel D2 — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleD2 (Decision Mathematics 2)
TopicTravelling Salesman

6. The table below shows the distances, in km , between six towns \(A , B , C , D , E\) and \(F\).
\cline { 2 - 7 } \multicolumn{1}{c|}{}\(A\)\(B\)\(C\)\(D\)\(E\)\(F\)
\(A\)-85110175108100
\(B\)85-3817516093
\(C\)11038-14815673
\(D\)175175148-11084
\(E\)108160156110-92
\(F\)10093738492-
  1. Starting from \(A\), use Prim's algorithm to find a minimum connector and draw the minimum spanning tree. You must make your method clear by stating the order in which the arcs are selected.
    1. Using your answer to part (a) obtain an initial upper hound for the solution of the travelling salesman problem.
    2. Use a short cut to reduce the upper bound to a value less than 680 .
  2. Starting by deleting \(F\), find a lower bound for the solution of the travelling salesman problem.