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Select the correct answer from the given alternatives. In how many ways can 8 Indians and, 4 American and 4 Englishmen can be seated in a row so that all person of the same nationality sit together? - Mathematics and Statistics

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Question

Select the correct answer from the given alternatives.

In how many ways can 8 Indians and, 4 American and 4 Englishmen can be seated in a row so that all person of the same nationality sit together?

Options

  • 3! 8!

  • 3! 4! 8! 4!

  • 4! 4!

  • 8! 4! 4!

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Solution

3! 4! 8! 4!

Explanation;

8 Indians take their seats in 8! ways 4

Americans take their seats in 4! ways 4

Englishmen take their seats in 4! Ways.

Three groups of Indians, Americans and Englishmen can be permuted in 3! ways

Required number = 3! × 8! × 4! × 4!

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Chapter 3: Permutations and Combination - Miscellaneous Exercise 3.1 [Page 67]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Arts and Science) [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination
Miscellaneous Exercise 3.1 | Q I. (3) | Page 67

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