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Since there are 6 players, a total of <math>5+4+3+2+1=15</math> games are played. So far, <math>4+3+2+2+2=13</math> games finished (one person won from each game), so Monica needs to win <math>15-13 = \textbf{(C)}\ 2</math> | Since there are 6 players, a total of <math>5+4+3+2+1=15</math> games are played. So far, <math>4+3+2+2+2=13</math> games finished (one person won from each game), so Monica needs to win <math>15-13 = \boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ 2}</math>. | ||
==See Also== | |||
{{AMC8 box|year=2006|n=II|num-b=19|num-a=21}} | {{AMC8 box|year=2006|n=II|num-b=19|num-a=21}} | ||
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Problem
A singles tournament had six players. Each player played every other player only once, with no ties. If Helen won 4 games, Ines won 3 games, Janet won 2 games, Kendra won 2 games and Lara won 2 games, how many games did Monica win?
Solution
Since there are 6 players, a total of 
games are played. So far, 
games finished (one person won from each game), so Monica needs to win 
.
See Also
| 2006 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 19 |
Followed by Problem 21 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
