In a soccer tournament eight teams play each other once, with two points awarded for a win, one point for a draw and zero for a loss. How many points must a team score to ensure that it is in the top four (ie has more ponts than at least four other teams)?

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anonymous · Answer

if the top wins all 7 games then second must at least lose one game @cwrw238

anonymous · Answer

@cwrw238 this is a multiple choice question:
A) 8
B) 9
C) 10
D) 11
E) 12

anonymous · Answer

I thought that the answer was eight

anonymous · Answer

also it is a 2 point win match @cwrw238

anonymous · Answer

AND I AM A FAN OF REAL MADRID

cwrw238 · Answer

shame on you

cwrw238 · Answer

i'm not well today - thats my excuse....

anonymous · Answer

THe answer is 11

anonymous · Answer

here is the case:
 1st    4 win and 3 draws
 2nd   4win and 3 draws
 3rd   4 win and 3 draws
 4th   4 win and 3 draws

anonymous · Answer

did u get it....

cwrw238 · Answer

i'm back now  and my tummy's better - yes you are right saurav - the first 4 all have same results