In which group would there be the greatest number of relationships?
A) a traditional marriage
B) a panel of three
C) the starting five on a basketball team
D) the starting nine on a baseball team

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In a group of nine people, there are more potential relationships than in groups of smaller sizes. The number of potential relationships in a group can be calculated using the formula n(n-1)/2, where n is the number of people in the group. For a group of nine (the starting nine on a baseball team), there are 36 potential relationships, which is more than in the other options provided.

In Which Group Would There Be the Greatest Number of Relationships