Final answer:
To determine the number of subnets and usable hosts per subnet, we need to know the network address and the subnet mask.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine the number of subnets and usable hosts per subnet, we need to know the network address and the subnet mask. The subnet mask helps in breaking down the network into smaller subnets. For each subnet, the number of usable hosts will be calculated using the formula 2^n - 2, where n is the number of host bits.
For example, if the network has a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (which means 24 bits are used for the network address and 8 bits for hosts), then there can be 2^8 = 256 possible subnets with 2^8 - 2 = 254 usable hosts per subnet.
It's important to note that the number of available usable hosts may vary depending on the specific subnet mask used.