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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 29 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 19 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
19 · Round-robin & network conn…
3. 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…
4. In a round-robin tournament with 27 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
27 · Round-robin & network conn…
5. In a round-robin tournament with 23 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
23 · Round-robin & network conn…
6. In a round-robin tournament with 12 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 4 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 20 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 28 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 26 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 17 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 16 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 29 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
406
Each of the 29 players plays 28 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (29 × 28) ÷ 2 = 406 games.
2. In a round-robin tournament with 19 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
171
Each of the 19 players plays 18 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (19 × 18) ÷ 2 = 171 games.
3. 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.
4. In a round-robin tournament with 27 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
351
Each of the 27 players plays 26 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (27 × 26) ÷ 2 = 351 games.
5. 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.
6. In a round-robin tournament with 12 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
66
Each of the 12 players plays 11 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (12 × 11) ÷ 2 = 66 games.
7. 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.
8. In a round-robin tournament with 20 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
190
Each of the 20 players plays 19 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (20 × 19) ÷ 2 = 190 games.
9. In a round-robin tournament with 28 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
378
Each of the 28 players plays 27 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (28 × 27) ÷ 2 = 378 games.
10. In a round-robin tournament with 26 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
325
Each of the 26 players plays 25 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (26 × 25) ÷ 2 = 325 games.
11. 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.
12. 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.

12 questions · Seed 55 · 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 29 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
29 · Round-robin & network conn…
2. In a round-robin tournament with 19 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
19 · Round-robin & network conn…
3. 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…
4. In a round-robin tournament with 27 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
27 · Round-robin & network conn…
5. In a round-robin tournament with 23 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
23 · Round-robin & network conn…
6. In a round-robin tournament with 12 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
12 · Round-robin & network conn…
7. In a round-robin tournament with 4 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
4 · Round-robin & network conn…
8. In a round-robin tournament with 20 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
20 · Round-robin & network conn…
9. In a round-robin tournament with 28 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
28 · Round-robin & network conn…
10. In a round-robin tournament with 26 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
26 · Round-robin & network conn…
11. 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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12. 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…

12 questions · Seed 55 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 13-15

Round-robin & network connections

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. In a round-robin tournament with 29 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
406
Each of the 29 players plays 28 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (29 × 28) ÷ 2 = 406 games.
2. In a round-robin tournament with 19 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
171
Each of the 19 players plays 18 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (19 × 18) ÷ 2 = 171 games.
3. 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.
4. In a round-robin tournament with 27 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
351
Each of the 27 players plays 26 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (27 × 26) ÷ 2 = 351 games.
5. 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.
6. In a round-robin tournament with 12 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
66
Each of the 12 players plays 11 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (12 × 11) ÷ 2 = 66 games.
7. 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.
8. In a round-robin tournament with 20 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
190
Each of the 20 players plays 19 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (20 × 19) ÷ 2 = 190 games.
9. In a round-robin tournament with 28 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
378
Each of the 28 players plays 27 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (28 × 27) ÷ 2 = 378 games.
10. In a round-robin tournament with 26 players, every player plays every other player exactly once. How many games are played in total?
325
Each of the 26 players plays 25 others, and dividing by 2 avoids double-counting: (26 × 25) ÷ 2 = 325 games.
11. 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.
12. 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.

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