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What is the total number of matches played in the tournament?

Q: What is the total number of matches played in the tournament?

Number of matches in Stage 1 is 2(8C2) = 2(7 x 8/2) = 56 stage 2 will be a knockout tournament with 8 teams so in this stage number of matches will be 7. Total number of matches is 56 + 7 = 63

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Correct Answer: 63

Explanation:

Number of matches in Stage 1 is 2(⁸C₂) = 2(7 x 8/2) = 56
stage 2 will be a knockout tournament with 8 teams so in this stage number of matches will be 7.
Total number of matches is 56 + 7 = 63

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