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There's a normal single elimination tourney played to completion (until there's only one team left).  There are N teams in this tournament.  As N approaches infinity, how many games will the average team play?
 
There's a normal single elimination tourney played to completion (until there's only one team left).  There are N teams in this tournament.  As N approaches infinity, how many games will the average team play?
  
I know the answer, let's see if you can get it!  Good luck!
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I know the answer, let's see if you can get it!  Good luck! --Josh Hunsberger

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There's a normal single elimination tourney played to completion (until there's only one team left). There are N teams in this tournament. As N approaches infinity, how many games will the average team play?

I know the answer, let's see if you can get it! Good luck! --Josh Hunsberger

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