Intermediate Discrete Mathematics & Math
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What is the Ramsey number R(m,n)?

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The correct answer is B) The minimum N such that any red-blue coloring of K_N's edges contains a red K_m or blue K_n

B

Correct Answer

The minimum N such that any red-blue coloring of K_N's edges contains a red K_m or blue K_n

Explanation

R(3,3)=6: any 2-coloring of K₆ edges has a monochromatic triangle. R(m,n) grows rapidly and is notoriously hard to compute. Erdős: "If aliens demand R(5,5) or they destroy Earth, we should compute; for R(6,6), we should attack."

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