document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=75492>Question 75492</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A total of 129 players entered a single-elimination handball tournament. In the first round of play, the top-seeded player received a bye and the remaining 128 players played in 64 matches. Thus, 65 players entered the second round of play. How many matches must be played to determine the tournament champion? </SPAN>\n" );
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