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Question 80944: from a group of 8 boys two students are selected to shake hands. how many hand shakes are possible?
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It takes two to shake hands.
Answer 8C2 = 8*7/1*2 = 28
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Cheers,
Stan H.