KVPY2018MathematicsPermutation and Combination
Let m (respectively, n ) be the number of 5 -digit integers obtained by using the digits 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 with repetitions (respectively, without repetitions) such that the sum of any two adjacent digits is odd. Then m n is equal to
Options
- A9
- B12
- C15
- D18
Correct answer
C. 15
Step-by-step solution
We have, m is 5 -digits number using digits 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 with repetition such that sum of two adjacent digit is odd and n is 5 -digits number using digits 1 , 2   , 3 , 4 , 5 without repetitions such that sum of any two adjacent digits is odd. Sum of two digits are odd if one is even and other is odd. Even = 2 , 4 Odd = 1 , 3 , 5 Case I Digit is repeated. Two possibilities (a) odd even odd even odd = 3 × 2 × 3 × 2 × 3 = 108 (b) even odd even odd even = 2 × 3 × 2 × 3