Asked by Anonymous

each of 5 basketball teams in a league played N games with each of the 4 other teams.

If no games were played outside the league, which of the following could NOT be the number if games played by one team?

A. 8
B. 14
C. 16
D. 20
E. 32
Answered by MathMate
If each team plays with each of the other four teams N times, then the number of games played would be:
4, 8, 12, ...
Can you find which of the five numbers does not belong?
Answered by Anonymous
So its 8?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Obviously you did not read MathMate's answer.


Answered by Anonymous
Oh 14?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right.

14 is the only number that is not a multiple of 4.

Answered by Anonymous
Thank you!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
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