Problem Contest – Problem of the Week – September 21, 2004
Ping-Pong Tournament. Seventy-six players have entered a ping-pong tournament, to be held in John Emerson's basement. Each match continues until a player wins, so there are no ties. The unique player who wins every match he/she plays wins the tournament. How many matches are played to determine the winner?
Submit written solution with justification to John Emerson, Warner 312, before 3:00 on Tuesday, September 28. Or leave them in the Warner mailroom.
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