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If each of 4 persons shakes hands with each of the other persons, how many handshakes would take place?

A 3
B. 4
C.6
D. 12
E. 24

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User Athanor
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

The formula for n persons is:


(n(n-1))/(2)

So for 4 persons it is 4*3/2 = 6

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User Sean Turner
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