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If seven persons are to be seated in a row. Then, the probability that two particular persons sit next to each other is
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Options:
  • A
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{6}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{7}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}$
Solution:
2603 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$\frac{2}{7}$
When two particular persons sit next to each other, then we may consider these two person as one group.
So, 6 persons have to be arranged.
Therefore, number of arrangements $=2 ! \times 6$ !
Now, total number of arrangement of 7 persons $=7$ !
Hence, required probability $=\frac{2 ! 6 !}{7 !}=\frac{2}{7}$

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