For the Graph Below, What Is the Cost of the Hamiltonian

question 70

Multiple Choice

For the graph below, what is the cost of the Hamiltonian circuit obtained by using the nearest-neighbor algorithm, starting at B?

• A) 16
• B) 17
• C) 18
• D) 19

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