Discrete Structures 2078

Tribhuwan University
Institute of Science and Technology
2078
Bachelor Level / Second Semester / Science
Computer Science and Information Technology ( CSC160 )
( Discrete Structures )
Full Marks: 60
Pass Marks: 24
Time: 3 hours
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Group A

Long answer questions:

Attempt any Two questions:

1. Prove that for all integers x and y, if x2+y2 is even then x+y is even. Using induction prove that 13+23+..........+n3 = n2(n+1)2/4.    [5+5]

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2. State division and remainder algorithm. Suppose that the domain of the propositional function P(x) consists of the integers 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Write out each of following propositions using disjunctions, conjunctions and negations.        [4+6]

    a. ∃x P(x)

    b. ∀x P(x)

    c. ∃x ¬P(x)

    d. ∀x ¬P(x)

    e. ¬∃x P(x)

    f. ¬∀x P(x)

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3. List the necessary conditions for the graphs to be isomorphic with an example. Find the maximal flow from the node SOURCE to SINL in the following network flow.        [5+5]

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Group B

Short answer questions:

Attempt any Eight questions:

4. What is the coefficient of x7 in (1+x)11? Describe how relation can be represented using matrix.    [2+3]

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5. Solve the recurrence relation an = 5nn-1 - 6nn-2 with initial conditions a0 =1, a1 = 4.                [5]

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6. Prove that if n is positive integer, then n is odd if and only if 5n+6 is odd.            [5]

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7. Define proposition. Consider the argument "John, a student in this class knows how to write program in C. Everyone who knows how to write program in C can get a high paying job. Therefore, someone in this class can get high paying job." Now, explain which rules of inferences are used for each step.        [1+4]

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8. Show that if there are 30 students in a class, then at least two have same names that begin with the same letter. Explain the Pascal's triangle.        [2.5+2.5]

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9. Illustrate the Dijkstra's Algorithm to find the shortest path from source node to destination node with an example.        [5]

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10. What are the significances of Minimal Spanning Tree? Describe how Kruskal's algorithm can be used to find the MST.        [2+3]

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11. Define zero-one matrix. Explain the types of function.        [1+4]

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12.  Represent any three set operations using Venn diagram. Give a recursive defined function to find the factorial of any given positive integer.        [3+2]

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