Question 1
In a single-elimination knockout tournament with 64 teams, how many total matches are played to determine the champion?
Step-by-step solution:
1. Single elimination principle: Each match eliminates exactly one team
2. Teams to eliminate: 64 - 1 = 63 teams must be eliminated
3. Matches needed: 63 matches
Answer: 63 matches
1. Single elimination principle: Each match eliminates exactly one team
2. Teams to eliminate: 64 - 1 = 63 teams must be eliminated
3. Matches needed: 63 matches
Answer: 63 matches