SOLUTION: in a singles tennis tournament, 111 players participated. when a player lost one match, he was eliminated from the tournament. how many matches must be played to determine an overa

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Question 341811: in a singles tennis tournament, 111 players participated. when a player lost one match, he was eliminated from the tournament. how many matches must be played to determine an overall champion?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is a thought problem

each match eliminates one player

you need to eliminate 110 players to have one "champion" remaining