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Answer the questions based on the following information.

In a locality, there are five small cities: A, B, C, D and E. The distances of these cities from each other are as follows.

$AB = 2 \ \mathrm{km}$   $AC = 2 \ \mathrm{km}$   $AD > 2 \ \mathrm{km}$   $AE > 3 \ \mathrm{km}$   $BC = 2 \ \mathrm{km}$

$BD = 4 \ \mathrm{km}$   $BE = 3 \ \mathrm{km}$   $CD = 2 \ \mathrm{km}$   $CE = 3 \ \mathrm{km}$   $DE > 3 \ \mathrm{km}$

Question: 1

If a ration shop is to be set up within 2 km of each city, how many ration shops will be required?

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For such covering problems, group locations based on maximum distance allowed.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Within 2 km grouping: (A,B,C), (C,D), (B,E) ensures coverage of all cities with 3 shops.
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Question: 2

If a ration shop is to be set up within 3 km of each city, how many ration shops will be required?

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Increasing the allowed range often reduces the number of required centers.
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The Correct Option is B

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Within 3 km grouping: (A,B,C,D) and (B,E) cover all cities.
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