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Choose the correct alternatives (more than one may be correct) and write the corresponding letters only:

A $2-3$ tree is such that

1. All internal nodes have either $2$ or $3$ children
2. All paths from root to the leaves have the same length.

The number of internal nodes of a $2-3$ tree having $9$ leaves could be

1. $4$
2. $5$
3. $6$
4. $7$
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Answer (a) 4, (d) 7

$4 \rightarrow$ When each leaf has $3$ childs. So $9/3 = 3$ Internal nodes, Then one internal node those internal nodes.

$7 \rightarrow$ When each leaf has $2$ childs & one leaf out of $4$ get $3$ childs. Ex $\rightarrow 8/4 = 2$ child per internal node. Then one of that internal node get extra third child. Then $2$ internal nodes to connect these $4$. Then $1$ internal node to connect this $2$. So $4+2+1 = 7$.

No other way is possible.

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We are also considering root as an internal node right?
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is there any specific procedure for this ques....?????????
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6 also possible ans

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@srestha plz check bcoz it not satisfy this which is given in question  All paths from root to the leaves have the same length.

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yes thanks
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What do you mean by leaf has child?
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I think he meant non-leaf
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Correct me if iam wrong : there are 5 possible structures with the given property..

In 2-3 Tree for 9 leaves, internal nodes can be 4 or 7

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In the second diagram you have made 10 leaves . Plz see it .Question is asking about 9 leaves only.
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@ashwina, yes you are correct, that was a mistake. please assume 9 leaf nodes in the 2nd tree.