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Question from Peter, a student: Eight people of different heights are at a party. Each person decides to only shake hands with people shorter than him/herself. How many handshakes take place? |
Peter,
Bob is shorter than you so you offer to shake hands with him. Will he shake hands with you?
Harley
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