Use Kruskal's Algorithm for Minimum-Cost Spanning Trees on the Graph

question 54

Multiple Choice

Use Kruskal's algorithm for minimum-cost spanning trees on the graph below. What is the cost of the tree found?

• A) 5
• B) 9
• C) 12
• D) 15

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