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In how many ways can 4 men and their wives be made to stand in a line such that none of the 4 men stand next to his wife?

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39936

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40272

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40320

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40650

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Solution

The correct option is A
39936

The number of arrangements in which a man will never be next to his wife is = 8! - ${(2!)}^{4}$ 4! = 39936

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