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ozidolroks

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Can someone please help me with this question?

In how many ways can 5 men and 5 women be arranged in a circle so that the men are separate? ( I can do this - can't do the next part) In how many ways can this be done if two particular women must not be next to a particular man ?

thanks in advance
 

lychnobity

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Can someone please help me with this question?

In how many ways can 5 men and 5 women be arranged in a circle so that the men are separate? ( I can do this - can't do the next part) In how many ways can this be done if two particular women must not be next to a particular man ?

thanks in advance
Arrange the man to be seated first, then arrange the 2 women, then arrange everyone else.

I think it's 1 x (5 x 4 x 2) x 4! x 3!
 

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