SOLUTION: In how many ways can the digits 8675309 be arranged if the digits must alternate between odd and then even?

Algebra ->  Probability-and-statistics -> SOLUTION: In how many ways can the digits 8675309 be arranged if the digits must alternate between odd and then even?      Log On


   



Question 856998: In how many ways can the digits 8675309 be arranged if the digits must alternate between odd and then even?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8675309
860 - Even numbers - 3 total
7539 - Odd numbers - 4 total
Since they must alternate, the numbers must start with an odd number.
N=4%2A3%2A3%2A2%2A2%2A1%2A1=144