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There are eight persons – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W, standing in a row and four distinct articles A, B, C and D are to be given to four people. No four neighboring persons receive an article. How many ways can this distribution be done?
There are eight persons – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W, standing in a row and four distinct articles A, B, C and D are to be given to four people. No four neighboring persons receive an article. How many ways can this distribution be done?
Updated On: Jul 24, 2024
- 1680 ways
- 1560 ways
- 1440 ways
- 1380 ways
- 1320 ways
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The correct answer is option (B): 1560 ways
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