Correct Answer
✅ Option b — 53
All Options:
- A54
- B53
- C38
- D43
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Detailed Solution & Explanation
1. **Group Stage**:
- 12 teams are divided equally into 2 groups of 6 teams each.
- In each group, each team plays against all other teams once.
- Number of matches per group = matches.
- Total Group Stage matches = matches.
2. **Super 6 Round**:
- 3 top teams from each group qualify (total 6 teams).
- Each team plays against every other team once in this round.
- Number of matches = matches.
3. **Semifinals**:
- 4 top teams qualify.
- They play against each other (in a round-robin stage to determine final rankings):
- Number of matches = matches.
4. **Finals**:
- 2 top teams play a best-of-three matches series.
- The minimum number of matches to decide the winner is 2 (if one team wins the first two matches).
Summing the minimum number of matches across all stages:
Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.
About This Chapter: Permutations and Combinations
Paper
Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Weightage
4-6 Marks
Key Topics
Factorials, Permutations, Combinations
This chapter deals with the fundamental principles of counting. It covers factorials, circular permutations, restricted permutations, combinations, and the differences between selecting items versus arranging them.
View Official ICAI SyllabusExam Strategy Tip
The most common mistake is confusing 'P' (Arrangement) with 'C' (Selection). If order matters (like opening a lock), use P. If order doesn't matter (like choosing a team), use C.
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