A Tiebreaker is an additional contest or period of play designed to establish a winner among tied contestants. Which situation below is the best example of a Tiebreaker?

Given data

• A tiebreaker is an extra contest/period used to pick a winner after a tie.

Concept/ApproachSeek an additional play period following a tie in regulation.

Step-by-step reasoning(A) Tie during regulation, not a tiebreaker.(B) Two players tied in goals; no extra contest stated.(C) Coin toss sets possession, not winner.(D) Overtime after a tie → classic tiebreaker.

Verification/AlternativeOvertime/shootouts/extra innings are standard tiebreakers; only (D) fits.

Common pitfalls

• Thinking any tie is a tiebreaker; the tiebreaker is the resolution of the tie.

Final AnswerThey are playing a five-minute overtime — a tiebreaker.