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Eight people met in a public park for a nature walk. Before they set off to look for birds, they all introduce themselves and each person shook hands with each of the other people. How many handshake were exchanged?

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Answer:

56 handshakes

Explanation:

one person shakes seven hands

eight people shook seven hands each

8×7=56

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