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A knockout badminton tournament begins with 64 players. Each game has no tie and eliminates its loser. Every player continues until defeated or left as the sole undefeated winner. How many games are needed?
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Show answer and explanation Correct answer: (C) 63
Explanation Exactly 63 of the 64 players must be eliminated, and each game eliminates exactly one. Therefore **63 games, C**, regardless of bracket arrangement.
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