Question 41
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In a chess tournament each of six players will play every other player exactly once. How many matches will be played during the tournament ?
- A 12
- B 15 Correct
- C 30
- D 36
Correct Answer: Option B
I. matches of first player with other 5 players
II. matches of second player with 4 players other than the first player
III. matches of third player with 3 players other than the first player and second player.
IV. matches of fourth player with 2 players other than the first player, second player and third player.
V. matches of fifth player with 1 player other than the first player, second player, third player and fourth player.
So total matches will be 5+4+3+2+1 = 15
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