Question

In a school $120$ boys have registered for a singles carom tournament. Each match eliminates one player. How many matches are to be organized to determine the champion?

• A. $119$
• B. $61$
• C. $60$
• D. $120$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$119$

As said, after every match one player is being eliminated.

So, after $119$ matches only $1$ player will be left and that will be a winner.

Thus, $119$ matches will be played to determine the champion.

Hence, option A is correct.