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Standard VIII
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Introduction to Permutation
In how many w...
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In how many ways can five persons be seated in a row?
A
60
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B
120
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C
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Solution
The correct option is
B
120
We have to find total number of arrangements of
5
persons seated in a row.
It is similar to filling of five vacant places without repetition.
We know that arrangement of
n
different things can be done in
n
!
ways.
So, arrangements of
5
persons can be done in
5
!
=
120
ways.
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