SOLUTION: Three couples goes to the movies and wants to sit in a group. However, none of the couples wants to be separated. How many possible seating arrangements are there?

Question 947884: Three couples goes to the movies and wants to sit in a group. However, none of the couples wants to be separated. How many possible seating arrangements are there?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Three couples goes to the movies and wants to sit in a group. However, none of the couples wants to be separated. How many possible seating arrangements are there?
Ans:: 3*2*1 = 6 arrangements
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If order matters for each of the couples, 3*2*1*2^3 = 48 arrangements
Cheers,
Stan H.
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