Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_10722506_6 (_number_of_bids VARCHAR, elite_eight INTEGER)
### Question:
What is the number of bids with elite eight larger than 1.0
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(_number_of_bids) FROM table_10722506_6 WHERE elite_eight > 1.0