How Many Ways Can Five People, A, B, C, D

question 79

Multiple Choice

How many ways can five people, A, B, C, D, and E, sit in a row at a concert hall if D and E will not sit next toeach other?

• A) 72
• B) 24
• C) 48
• D) 60

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