SOLUTION: the members of the chess team played each of the other members exactly one time. over 25 games of chess were played. what is the least possible number of members on the team.
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Question 939164: the members of the chess team played each of the other members exactly one time. over 25 games of chess were played. what is the least possible number of members on the team.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n(n-1)/2 > 25
n^2 - n > 50
n > 8
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8 the least possible number of members on the team
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