Eight teams are playing in a cricket match.If a team loses,it is out of the…
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Eight teams are playing in a cricket match.If a team loses,it is out of the tournament.How many games are needed to determine the winner?
- A.
7
- B.
6
- C.
8
- D.
9
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Correct answer: A
Answer: 7 games.
Reason: each game eliminates one team. To go from 8 teams down to a single winner you need 7 eliminations, so 7 games.
First round (quarterfinals): 4 games
Second round (semifinals): 2 games
Final: 1 game
Total: 4 + 2 + 1 = 7 games.