Thread: Quick Combinatorics Question.

Q:
In how many ways can a photographer at a wedding arrange 6 people in a row, including the bride and groom, if the bride is positioned somewhere to the left of the groom?

A:
I came to the answer, 5*5! = 600



Is my answer correct? If not, please correct me.

Thanks,
Creative

Hello Creative

Originally Posted by Creative

Q:
In how many ways can a photographer at a wedding arrange 6 people in a row, including the bride and groom, if the bride is positioned somewhere to the left of the groom?

A:
I came to the answer, 5*5! = 600



Is my answer correct? If not, please correct me.

Thanks,
Creative

If we ignore the restriction, there will be 6! ways of arranging the people in a row. On half of these, the bride will be on the left of the groom...

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