Solve the Problem. -Within a Group of N People, the Number of Possible

question 24

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Within a group of n people, the number of possible handshakes, N, is given by How many handshakes are possible at a meeting if 14 people are present?

• A) 84
• B) 105
• C) 182
• D) 91

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