In a school 120 boys have registered for a singles carom tournament. Each match eliminates one player. How many matches are to be organised to determine the champion?
A
60
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B
61
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C
119
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D
120
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Solution
The correct option is C119 Each match climates 1 player. 120→6060→3030→1515→78→44→22→11 So total matches =60+30+15+7+4+2+1=119 Hence, option 'C' is correct.