<PRE><B>Question 519097</B>
The NCAA has raised the number of basketball teams qualifying for March Madness from 65 to 68. Therefore, how many more games must be played before a champion is determined in this single elimination tournament?
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1st elimination: 68/2 = 34
2nd elimination: 34/2 = 17
3rd elimination: 17/2 = 8 + a bye
4th elimination: 4 + a bye
5th elimination: 2 + a bye
6th elimination: 1 + a bye
7th elimination: 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>