There are 13 married couples, 5 single men and 7 single women in a party. Every man shakes hand with every woman once, but no one shakes hand with his wife. How many handshakes took place in the party?

There are 13 married couples, 5 single men and 7 single women in a par

1.	There are 13 married couples, 5 single men and 7 single women in a party. Every man shakes hand with every woman once, but no one shakes hand with his wife. How many handshakes took place in the party?
A.	247
B.	347
C.	360
D.	191
Answer» C. 360

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There are 13 married couples, 5 single men and 7 single women in a party. Every man shakes hand with every woman once, but no one shakes hand with his wife. How many handshakes took place in the party?

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