general math MCQ #943

There are 30 people in a group. If all shake hands with one another , how many handshakes are possible?

general math MCQ #943

  1. Question 1

    Q1. There are 30 people in a group. If all shake hands with one another , how many handshakes are possible?

    • A) 870
    • B) 435
    • C) 30!
    • D) 29! + 1

    Answer: 435

    Explanation: Each handshake involves 2 people chosen from 30. Number of handshakes = C(30,2) = 30×29/2 = 435.