[Solved] Prim’s algorithm is a

Q.	Prim’s algorithm is a
A.	divide and conquer algorithm
B.	greedy algorithm
C.	dynamic programming
D.	approximation algorithm
Answer» B. greedy algorithm
Explanation: prim’s algorithm uses a greedy algorithm approach to find the mst of the connected weighted graph. in greedy method, we attempt to find an optimal solution in stages.

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