Question 1
In a single-elimination knockout tournament with 8 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: 8 - 1 = 7 teams must be eliminated
3. Matches needed: 7 matches
Answer: 7 matches
1. Single elimination principle: Each match eliminates exactly one team
2. Teams to eliminate: 8 - 1 = 7 teams must be eliminated
3. Matches needed: 7 matches
Answer: 7 matches