Sheet # 219/Two-ball Basketball Game
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This unique basketball game is played by a two-player team. Each team has one minute to score as many baskets as possible from any of the marked shooting spots on a half court.
1) There are 4 boys and 4 girls. Each 2-player team has one boy and one girl. How many different teams can you make?
2) There are 6 girls. Each team has two players. How many different teams can you make?
3) There are 8 boys. How many different teams can you make if each team has 2 players?
Answers for Sheet # 219
1) 16 teams
2) 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 15 teams
3) 7 + 6 + 5+4+3+2+1 = 28 teams