Question

If one of the matches was between players seeded 23 and 46, then one of the matches in the tournament can be between players seeded:

• A. 9 and 13
• B. 6 and 18
• C. 5 and 51
• D. 20 and 35
• E. 17 and 15

Hint:

To see if two seeds can meet, check if they belong to the same power-of-two group (e.g., both in the top 16 but different top 8) in the bracket progression.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Analyse options.
- In a standard knockout bracket, the sum of seeds in the first round is $Total + 1$ (65). - Seeds 23 and 46 meeting implies a later round match where winners of specific brackets converge. - Based on the provided tournament structure, the pairing of 9 and 13 is a mathematically possible matchup within the same sub-bracket as the winners progress.
Step 2: Conclusion.
A match between seeds 9 and 13 is consistent with the tournament logic. Final Answer: (a) 9 and 13