In how many ways can 5 persons occupy 3 seats? - Vidyadip

MCQ

In how many ways can 5 persons occupy 3 seats?

A
30
B
15
C
60
D
20

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Answer

(c) 60
Explanation: Required number of ways $={ }^5 P _3=\frac{5!}{(5-3)!}=\frac{5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1}{2 \times 1}=60$

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