Question

16 persons are participating in a party. In how many different ways can they host the seat in a circular table if the 2 particular persons are to be seated on either side of the host?

• A. 16! $\times$ 2
• B. 14! $\times$ 2
• C. 18! $\times$ 2
• D. 14!
• E. 14! $\times$ 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 14! $\times$ 2

(16 - 2)! $\times$ 2 = 14! $\times$ 2