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In how many ways can 5 different books be arranged on a shelf if 2 books are always together - Mathematics and Statistics

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In how many ways can 5 different books be arranged on a shelf if 2 books are always together

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Solution

2 books are together

Say books are B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 are to be arranged with B1, B2 together.

Required number = 2 × 4!

= 48

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Chapter 3: Permutations and Combination - Exercise 3.3 [Page 55]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Arts and Science) [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination
Exercise 3.3 | Q 16. (ii) | Page 55
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