Question 16

A Men Singles Tennis Tournament is being held out at Mumbai. 30 players participated in the tournament. There is a rule that is implemented, the rule states that, if a player loses a match then he is eliminated from the tournament. How many matches have to be played to decide the winner of the tournament?

Solution

30 players participated in the tournament.

In the first elimination round, 15 players will be eliminated. ( 15 matches )

In the second elimination round, 7 players will be eliminated. (7matches)

In the third elimination round, 4 players will be eliminated. (4matches)

In the fourth elimination round, 2 players will be eliminated. (2matches)

Final Match (1 match)

Total matches= 1+2+4+7+15 matches

=29 matches

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