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Question 26 Back to Exercise

Three married couples sit in a row so that each husband sits next to his wife. In how many ways?

  • A 48 Correct
  • B 720
  • C 96
  • D 24
Correct Answer: Option A

Couples as 3 units: 3! = 6

Each couple can swap: 2³ = 8

6 × 8 = 48

Trap: 6 or 24 forget the swaps.

Answer: 48

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