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For an exercise, 8 individuals must be assigned into pairs. How many different pairs can be assigned?

A. 8

B. 16

C. 28

D. 56

E. 64
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For an exercise, 8 individuals must be assigned into pairs. How many different pairs can be assigned?

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2 from 8
8\(C2\) = 28
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Combination of 2 elements taken 2 by 2 where the order does not matter.
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