In a short league, five teams face each other against each other. In the end, neither pair of teams shares a score. The question is how far the fourth-placed team can go.
The tournament of ties
Riddle statement
Five teams play a round-robin league, in a single round.
Score:
- victory: 3 points;
- tie: 1 point for each team;
- defeat: 0 points.
In the end, the five teams finish with different scores.
What is the highest possible score for the fourth place team?