Question 33
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A host sits in a fixed chair at the head of a round table for 8. His 7 guests take the other seats, but the guest of honour must sit on the host's right. In how many ways?
- A 5,040
- B 120
- C 720 Correct
- D 1,440
Correct Answer: Option C
Host's chair fixed, guest of honour fixed beside him
Other 6 guests in 6 seats: 6! = 720
Trap: 5,040 lets the guest of honour sit anywhere.
Answer: 720
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