SOLUTION: The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship Tournament, often referred to as March Madness, officially began last week. In total, 68 teams were selected to enter the tourname

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Question 1026075: The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship Tournament, often referred to as March Madness, officially began last week. In total, 68 teams were selected to enter the tournament. There were 8 teams that played in four play-in games, the winners advanced to the round of 64 teams. After the play-in games, the 64 teams compete in the single-elimination tournament until a National Champion is determined. At the end of this tournament, including the four play-in games, what is the total number of basketball games that will be played?
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4 play-in games
32 games in the first round (32 teams left)
16 games in the second round (16 teams left)
8 games in the third round (8 teams left)
4 games in the fourth round (4 teams left)
2 semifinals
1 national championship
67 games total.