Question
Download Solution PDFFive persons take part in a tournament. Each one has to play with every other one. How many minimum number of games must they play?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
Number of persons = 5
Formula Used:
Number of games = \( \frac{n(n-1)}{2} \)
Calculation:
n = 5
Number of games = \( \frac{5(5-1)}{2} \)
⇒ Number of games = \( \frac{5 \times 4}{2} \)
⇒ Number of games = \( \frac{20}{2} \)
⇒ Number of games = 10
Minimum number of games they must play is 10.
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