Question

Kumar of XII A is a great athlete. After summer holidays, he went to see his Physical Education Teacher. Mr. Murugan, the PE teacher was shocked to see Kumar, because Kumar had gained a lot of weight. He also observed many other students had also gained weight. The PE teacher decided to conduct an 'Inter House Tournament' in the campus. Kumar requested PE Teacher to conduct the tournament on League basis.

If 7 teams participate in a Double League Tournament such as in the IPL, how many matches will be conducted in the first phase of league?

विकल्प

• 42

• 45

• 54

• 58

Answer 1

42

Explanation:

A single league among 7 teams has \[\frac{7(7 - 1)}{2} = 21\] matches. In a double league, each pairing plays twice, giving \[2 \times 21 = 42\] matches.