Practice mode Permutation and Combination

In how many ways can 6 friends sit around a circular table if two particular friends must always sit together?

Correct answer B. 48

Explanation

Treat the two friends as one unit: 5 units around a circle give 4! = 24 ways, and the pair can swap in 2 ways: 24 x 2 = 48.

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