Practice mode Permutation and Combination

In how many ways can 5 men and 5 women sit around a round table so that men and women sit alternately?

Correct answer B. 2880

Explanation

Seat the 5 men around the table in (5 - 1)! = 24 ways, then the 5 women in the 5 gaps in 5! = 120 ways: 24 x 120 = 2880.

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