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Four persons P, Q, R, and S are to be seated in a row, all facing the same direction, but not necessarily in the same order. P and R cannot sit adjacent to each other. S should be seated to the right of Q. The number of distinct seating arrangements possible is
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Four persons P, Q, R, and S are to be seated in a row, all facing the same direction, but not necessarily in the same order. P and R cannot sit adjacent to each other. S should be seated to the right of Q. The number of distinct seating arrangements possible is
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
Ans → (c)6
Explanation → Given, that P & R cannot sit adjacent to each other and S should be seated to the right side of Q. Hence, PQRS, PQSR, RQSP, RQPS, QPRS, QRSP To separate R & S, Q first and S at third place = 2 ways Q second and S at third place= 2 ways Q second and S at fourth place= 2 ways Total= 6 ways
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