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Select the correct answer from the given alternatives. The number of ways in which 5 male and 2 female members of a committee can be seated around a round table so that the two females are not seate - Mathematics and Statistics

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Select the correct answer from the given alternatives.

The number of ways in which 5 male and 2 female members of a committee can be seated around a round table so that the two females are not seated together is

Options

  • 840

  • 600

  • 720

  • 480

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Solution

480

Explanation;

Required answer = (5 – 1)! × 5p2

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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. (10) | Page 67

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