Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes the traveling salesman problem?(1 point)
Responses

The traveling salesman algorithm is a classic algorithm.
The traveling salesman algorithm is a classic algorithm.

The traveling salesman problem finds the shortest path between two points in a graph.
The traveling salesman problem finds the shortest path between two points in a graph.

The traveling salesman algorithm has a lower space complexity than common sorts or searches.
The traveling salesman algorithm has a lower space complexity than common sorts or searches.

The traveling salesman algorithm has a lower

Answer 1

The statement that correctly describes the traveling salesman problem is:

**The traveling salesman problem finds the shortest path that visits a set of points (cities) and returns to the starting point, rather than just finding the shortest path between two points.**

However, the options provided in your query appear to be incomplete. Based on typical statements about the traveling salesman problem (TSP), here's a clarification of the incorrect statements:

1. **The traveling salesman algorithm is a classic algorithm.** - This might be misleading as the TSP itself is a problem rather than an algorithm; there are various algorithms to approach it.

2. **The traveling salesman problem finds the shortest path between two points in a graph.** - This is incorrect because TSP involves visiting multiple points and returning to the starting point.

3. **The traveling salesman algorithm has a lower space complexity than common sorts or searches.** - This is generally inaccurate because the space complexity varies depending on the specific algorithm used to solve TSP.

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