12 wrestlers compete in a competition. If each wrestler wrestles one match with each other wrestler, what are the total numbers of matches?
A) 156
B) 78
C) 66
D) 132

Name: 12 wrestlers compete in a competition. If each wrestler wrestles one match with each other wrestler, what are the total numbers of matches? A) 156 B) 78 C) 66 D) 132
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The total number of matches is given by the combination formula C(n, 2), where n is the number of wrestlers. For 12 wrestlers, it's C(12, 2) = 12 * 11 / 2 = 66 matches.

12 Wrestlers Compete in a Competition