Question 26
MediumOriginal questionFive friends, including Anjali and Bhavesh, stand in a row for a photograph. In how many arrangements do Anjali and Bhavesh stand next to each other?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Tie Anjali and Bhavesh into one block. Now there are 4 units to arrange: ways.
Inside the block they can stand in 2 orders.
Arrangements .
Worth noting
24 forgets that the pair can swap places. 72 is the number of arrangements where they are NOT together.
- Concept
- Treating people who must be together as one block
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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