If the 50 guests in the party described in question number 5 where actually couples (so there are 25 couples in the party) and each guest will shake the hand of every other guest. (Of course, no handshake will be exchanged between a guest and his/her partner). How many handshakes were exchanged in the party?

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If the 50 guests in the party described in question number 5 where actually couples (so there are 25 couples in the party) and each guest will shake the hand of every other guest. (Of course, no handshake will be exchanged between a guest and his/her partner). How many handshakes were exchanged in the party?

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