The Surprisingly Simple Math Behind Puzzling Matchups

What is the championship game of the Imaginary Math League?

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Biology

• Computer Science

What is the property that allows us to construct strings of comparisons across relationships in mathematics?

• Parallelism

• Similarity

• Congruence

• Transitivity

What is the relation 'being favored against' in the game of A, B, and C?

• Equal

• Intransitive

• Opposite

• Transitive

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What is the percentage chance of A winning against B in the two-sided-coin game?

• 75%

• 100%

• 25%

• 50%

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In the three-sided game scenario, who is favored in a game between A and B?

• C

• A

• B

• None of the above

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What is the reason behind the intransitivity in the game of A, B, and C?

• Location

• Practice

• Innovation

• Matchups

What is the number of possible scenarios for who wins and how often in the two-sided-coin game with four different numbers?

• Four

• Six

• Three

• Five

What is the benefit of playing in an imaginary math league?

• None of the above

• No possibilities

• Limited possibilities

• Infinite possibilities

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What is the mathematical consideration that has something in common with the real-world constraints of competition?

• Congruence

• Similarity

• Matchups

• Equality

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What makes sports fun and compelling according to the article?

• Predictability

• Intransitivity

• Boredom

• None of the above

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