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In a society it is customary for friends of the same sex to hug and for friends of opposite sex to shake hands when they meet. A group of friends met in a party and there were 24 handshakes. Which one among the following numbers indicates the possible number of hugs?

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A.39
B.30
C.21Correct
D.20
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (C) 21

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In a society it is customary for friends of the same sex to hug and for friends of opposite sex to shake hands when they meet. A group of friends met in a party and there were 24 handshakes. Which one among the following numbers indicates the possible number of hugs?

A.39
B.30
C.21सही
D.20

सही उत्तर: (C) 21

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