SOLUTION: This is all about combination. 1. In how many ways can 6 students be seated in a row of 6 seats if 2 of the students insist on sitting beside each other? 2. In how many ways

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Question 1012521: This is all about combination.
1. In how many ways can 6 students be seated in a row of 6 seats if 2 of the students insist on sitting beside each other?
2. In how many ways can you select 7 books out of 10 and then arrange these books on a shelf if there is space enough for only 5 books?

Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. This is same as no. of ways in which 5 students can be seated in a row of 5 seats multiplied by 2.
So the answer is 5! x 2 = 240.
2. Try yourself. If you can't find the answer then contact me.