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2010 APMO, 3
Tags: strong induction , intuitive , induction , combinatorics
Let $n$ be a positive integer. $n$ people take part in a certain party. For any pair of the participants, either the two are acquainted with each other or they are not. What is the maximum possible number of the pairs for which the two are not acquainted but have a common acquaintance among the participants?

2010 Contests, 3
Tags: induction , combinatorics , strong induction , intuitive
Let $n$ be a positive integer. $n$ people take part in a certain party. For any pair of the participants, either the two are acquainted with each other or they are not. What is the maximum possible number of the pairs for which the two are not acquainted but have a common acquaintance among the participants?