Question 1
In a single-elimination knockout tournament with 32 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: 32 - 1 = 31 teams must be eliminated
3. Matches needed: 31 matches
Answer: 31 matches
1. Single elimination principle: Each match eliminates exactly one team
2. Teams to eliminate: 32 - 1 = 31 teams must be eliminated
3. Matches needed: 31 matches
Answer: 31 matches