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Question 842491: We are to seat 10 boys and 7 girls in a circular arrangement. In how many ways can this be done if no girl is to sit next to a girl?
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We are to seat 10 boys and 7 girls in a circular arrangement. (no girl to sit next to a girl)
Starting with a boy's seat and going around the table clockwise: boy, girl
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