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Round-robin & network connections

Use n(n − 1) ÷ 2 to count the total number of unique pairwise connections or games in a group. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 13-15

Round-robin & network connections

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1. In a round-robin tournament with 16 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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2. In a round-robin tournament with 7 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
7 · Round-robin & network conn…
3. In a round-robin tournament with 14 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
14 · Round-robin & network conn…
4. In a round-robin tournament with 25 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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5. In a round-robin tournament with 22 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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6. In a round-robin tournament with 4 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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7. In a round-robin tournament with 21 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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8. In a round-robin tournament with 9 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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9. In a round-robin tournament with 23 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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10. In a round-robin tournament with 17 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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11. In a round-robin tournament with 24 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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12. In a round-robin tournament with 10 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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Round-robin & network connections

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. In a round-robin tournament with 16 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
120
Each of the 16 players plays 15 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (16 × 15) ÷ 2 = 120 games.
2. In a round-robin tournament with 7 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
21
Each of the 7 players plays 6 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (7 × 6) ÷ 2 = 21 games.
3. In a round-robin tournament with 14 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
91
Each of the 14 players plays 13 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (14 × 13) ÷ 2 = 91 games.
4. In a round-robin tournament with 25 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
300
Each of the 25 players plays 24 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (25 × 24) ÷ 2 = 300 games.
5. In a round-robin tournament with 22 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
231
Each of the 22 players plays 21 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (22 × 21) ÷ 2 = 231 games.
6. In a round-robin tournament with 4 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
6
Each of the 4 players plays 3 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (4 × 3) ÷ 2 = 6 games.
7. In a round-robin tournament with 21 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
210
Each of the 21 players plays 20 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (21 × 20) ÷ 2 = 210 games.
8. In a round-robin tournament with 9 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
36
Each of the 9 players plays 8 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (9 × 8) ÷ 2 = 36 games.
9. In a round-robin tournament with 23 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
253
Each of the 23 players plays 22 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (23 × 22) ÷ 2 = 253 games.
10. In a round-robin tournament with 17 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
136
Each of the 17 players plays 16 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (17 × 16) ÷ 2 = 136 games.
11. In a round-robin tournament with 24 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
276
Each of the 24 players plays 23 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (24 × 23) ÷ 2 = 276 games.
12. In a round-robin tournament with 10 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
45
Each of the 10 players plays 9 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (10 × 9) ÷ 2 = 45 games.

12 questions · Seed 47 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 13-15

Round-robin & network connections

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. In a round-robin tournament with 16 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
16 · Round-robin & network conn…
2. In a round-robin tournament with 7 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
7 · Round-robin & network conn…
3. In a round-robin tournament with 14 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
14 · Round-robin & network conn…
4. In a round-robin tournament with 25 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
25 · Round-robin & network conn…
5. In a round-robin tournament with 22 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
22 · Round-robin & network conn…
6. In a round-robin tournament with 4 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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7. In a round-robin tournament with 21 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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8. In a round-robin tournament with 9 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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9. In a round-robin tournament with 23 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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10. In a round-robin tournament with 17 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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11. In a round-robin tournament with 24 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
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12. In a round-robin tournament with 10 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
10 · Round-robin & network conn…

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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 13-15

Round-robin & network connections

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. In a round-robin tournament with 16 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
120
Each of the 16 players plays 15 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (16 × 15) ÷ 2 = 120 games.
2. In a round-robin tournament with 7 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
21
Each of the 7 players plays 6 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (7 × 6) ÷ 2 = 21 games.
3. In a round-robin tournament with 14 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
91
Each of the 14 players plays 13 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (14 × 13) ÷ 2 = 91 games.
4. In a round-robin tournament with 25 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
300
Each of the 25 players plays 24 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (25 × 24) ÷ 2 = 300 games.
5. In a round-robin tournament with 22 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
231
Each of the 22 players plays 21 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (22 × 21) ÷ 2 = 231 games.
6. In a round-robin tournament with 4 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
6
Each of the 4 players plays 3 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (4 × 3) ÷ 2 = 6 games.
7. In a round-robin tournament with 21 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
210
Each of the 21 players plays 20 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (21 × 20) ÷ 2 = 210 games.
8. In a round-robin tournament with 9 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
36
Each of the 9 players plays 8 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (9 × 8) ÷ 2 = 36 games.
9. In a round-robin tournament with 23 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
253
Each of the 23 players plays 22 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (23 × 22) ÷ 2 = 253 games.
10. In a round-robin tournament with 17 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
136
Each of the 17 players plays 16 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (17 × 16) ÷ 2 = 136 games.
11. In a round-robin tournament with 24 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
276
Each of the 24 players plays 23 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (24 × 23) ÷ 2 = 276 games.
12. In a round-robin tournament with 10 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
45
Each of the 10 players plays 9 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (10 × 9) ÷ 2 = 45 games.

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