Q152
ReasoningSeating Arrangement, Ranking & Puzzles
In a knock-out tournament of 22 participants (winner advances, loser is eliminated), the total number of matches to be played is
- a.20
- b.21
- c.22
- d.Depends on the way the fixture is prepared
Answer: (B) 21
In a knock-out format, exactly one player is eliminated per match and all but the champion must be eliminated, so with 22 participants, 21 matches are needed.