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Question 867304: Decide whether you would use a permutation, a combination, or neither. Next, write the solution using permutation notation or combination notation, if possible, and, finally, answer the question.
Tom is leading a workshop for 16 people. He wants each person to meet every other person (shake hands once). How many handshakes occur?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16C2
15*16/2=15*8=120
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