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In Cricket League, in first round every team plays a match with every other team. 9 teams participated in the Cricket league. How many matches were played in the first round?

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In Cricket League, in first round every team plays a match with every other team. 9 teams participated in the Cricket league. How many matches were played in the first round?
  1. 36
  2. 72
  3. 90
  4. 48

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - 36
Each pair plays once: 9C2=9×82=36{}^{9}C_{2} = \frac{9 \times 8}{2} = 36 matches.

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