Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Puzzle

Question:

There is a match between two teams. Each team has a total of 15 players. After the match, all the players of one team shake hands with all the players of the other team. What is the number of possible hand shakes?

Options:

105

225

450

210

Correct Answer:

225

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 225

Step 1: Understand the problem

  • Team A: 15 players
  • Team B: 15 players
  • Handshakes: Each player of Team A shakes hands with every player of Team B

Step 2: Calculate total handshakes

$\text{Total handshakes} = 15 \times 15 = 225$