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3 different maths books and 2 different physics books are put on a shelf so that books of each subject stay together. In how many ways?

  • A 120
  • B 12
  • C 24 Correct
  • D 72
Correct Answer: Option C

Order of subjects: 2!

Maths among themselves 3!, physics 2!

2 × 6 × 2 = 24

Trap: 12 forgets that the subjects can swap.

Answer: 24

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