BITSAT2013MathematicsPermutation and CombinationActual
In how many ways can 5 boys and 5 girls be seated at a round table so that no two girls may be together?
Options
- A4 !
- B5 !
- C4 !+5 !
- D4 ! 5 !
Correct answer
D. 4 ! 5 !
Step-by-step solution
Leaving one seat vacant between two boys, 5 boys may be seated in 4 ! ways. Then at remaining 5 seats, 5 girls any sit in 5 ! ways. Hence the required number =4 ! 5 !