Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Just For the Fun of It - Math Puzzle 1

Can you solve the puzzle? I bet you can. Don't give up! You can do it.

In the local tennis tournament, the champion is to be determined from among 100 competitors by elimination. As soon as one of the competitors loses a match, he joins the ranks of the spectators. How many matches are needed in order to determine the winner?
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  1. KMApril 22, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    I love the idea of posting a weekly math problem to your blog! It might even be fun for students to work with their parents to solve the puzzle at home for extra credit or something!

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  2. AnonymousMay 7, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I wish i had a boxer.
    she's so cute!

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  3. Amber MorrellJune 15, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    hey Ms.Stone!!! What's up???? I am having soooooooooo much fun on my summer break!!!!
    I hope you are having a great time on your summer break. Well I will stay in touch!!!

    Bye,
    Amber

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