SOLUTION: At a party , each person shakes hands with every other person .the total number of hand shakes was 66. how many persons are present at the party ? A 6 b 11 c 12 d 18 e

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Question 293401: At a party , each person shakes hands with every other person .the total number of hand shakes was 66. how many persons are present at the party ?
A 6 b 11 c 12 d 18 e 33

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