Randolph College
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

 

Homework # 4 - Math 2236


The problems on this homework must be done alone.  The honor code is in effect.

You may submit the solutions twice, if you wish.

 First Name:  Last Name:

 

1.  What is the smallest number of edges a graph with 6 vertices can have?

a.  0

b.  1

c.  5

d.  10

e.  15

 

2.  What is the greatest number of edges a graph with 6 vertices can have?

a.  0

b.  1

c.  5

d.  10

e.  15

 

3.  What is the smallest number of edges a connected graph with 6 vertices can have?

a.  0

b.  1

c.  5

d.  10

e.  15

 

4.  What is the greatest number of edges a disconnected graph with 6 vertices can have?

a.  4

b.  6

c.  8

d.  10

e.  15

 

5.  What is the smallest number of leaves a tree with 10 vertices can have?

a.  0

b.  1

c.  2

d.  9

e.  10

 

6.  What is the greatest number of leaves a tree with 10 vertices can have?

a.  0

b.  1

c.  2

d.  9

e.  10

 

7.  What is the fewest number of directed Hamiltonian paths a tournament with 3 vertices can have? (A directed Hamiltonian path does not end where it begins)

a.  0

b.  1

c.  2

d.  3

e.  4

 

8.  What is the greatest number of directed Hamiltonian paths a tournament with 3 vertices can have? (A directed Hamiltonian path does not end where it begins)

a.  0

b.  1

c.  2

d.  3

e.  4