Probability Based on Order and Random Selection
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Four couples, each consisting of one man and one woman, are seated at a circular table. Assuming that each different order is equally likely, find the probability that:
a) Andrew is sitting next to his partner
b) Benjamin, Charles and David are sitting together (in any order)
c) The men and women sit alternately
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Probability based on order and random selection are calculated. Combinations and permutations are used. The solution will best suit students who already have a good understanding of combination and permutation equations.
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Solution. The total possible assignments for their seats is (8-1)!=7!
(1) If Andrew is sitting next to his partner
We can think about Andrew couple as a person, then there are (7-1)!=6! possible cases. But they can change their seats, so the total possible case where Andrew is ...
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