Consider a two-way network with 1,000 users.The number of potential connections is:
A) 999.
B) 1,000.
C) 2,000.
D) 999,000.

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In a two-way network with 1,000 users, each user can connect with 999 other users, leading to 1,000 * 999 connections. However, since each connection involves two users, we've double-counted. The correct formula for calculating the number of unique connections is n(n-1)/2, where n is the number of users. Substituting 1,000 for n gives us 1,000(999)/2 = 499,500. However, the correct interpretation of the potential connections in a network without considering the division by 2 (as might be implied by the question's phrasing) leads to the initial calculation of 1,000 * 999 = 999,000 potential connections, assuming each connection is counted separately for each user. This discrepancy arises from interpreting the question's intent and the definition of "potential connections" used.

Consider a Two-Way Network with 1,000 Users