Number of literals in the minimal expression for the function f(a,b,c,d)= Σ(1,…

 Number of literals in the minimal expression for the function f(a,b,c,d)= Σ(1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15) is _____.

Answer: C. 14 — Explanation: [IMAGE] The minimal expression is f(a,b,c,d) = abc' + a'c'd + acd + bd + bcd'. Number of literals = 3 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 14.

  1. A.

    10

  2. B.

    12

  3. C.

    14

  4. D.

    16

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Correct answer: C

Explanation: [IMAGE] The minimal expression is f(a,b,c,d) = abc' + a'c'd + acd + bd + bcd'. Number of literals = 3 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 14.

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