Math Problem Statement
9 Teams are playing a cricket tournament. Are these values possible for the number of games played by the 9 teams at some stage in the tournament? stage in the 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 3, 1, 4 and 1
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Number Theory
Tournament Theory
Formulas
Sum of total games played = Sum of individual games
Even number of games = Total games should be divisible by 2
Theorems
Each game involves two teams, so the total number of games must be even.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10