Boolean-Algebra

Question 5

The number of min-terms after minimizing the following Boolean expression is ______.

      [D′ + AB′ + A′C + AC′D + A′C′D]′

A	1
B	2
C	3
D	4

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Question 5 Explanation:

Lets simplify it
[D’ + AB’ + A’C + AC’D + A’C’D]’
[D’ + AB’ + A’C + C’D (A + A’)’]’ (since A+A’ = 1)
[AB’ + A’C + (D’ + C’) (D’ + D)]’ (since D’ + D =1)
[AB’ + A’C + D’ + C’]’
[AB’ + (A’ + C’) (C + C’) + D’]’
[AB’ + A’ + C’ + D’]’
[(A + A’) (A’ + B’) + C’ + D’]’
[A’ + B’ + C’ + D’]’
Apply de-morgan’s law,
ABCD

Correct Answer: A

Question 5 Explanation:

Lets simplify it
[D’ + AB’ + A’C + AC’D + A’C’D]’
[D’ + AB’ + A’C + C’D (A + A’)’]’ (since A+A’ = 1)
[AB’ + A’C + (D’ + C’) (D’ + D)]’ (since D’ + D =1)
[AB’ + A’C + D’ + C’]’
[AB’ + (A’ + C’) (C + C’) + D’]’
[AB’ + A’ + C’ + D’]’
[(A + A’) (A’ + B’) + C’ + D’]’
[A’ + B’ + C’ + D’]’
Apply de-morgan’s law,
ABCD