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This is the first time I am posting question from one of the well-known test I bought & took yesterday. I do not know whether it is against copyright or not. If it is, I will not do it again.
Six mobsters have arrived at the theater for the premiere of the film “Goodbuddies.” One of the mobsters, Frankie, is an informer, and he's afraid that another member of his crew, Joey, is on to him. Frankie, wanting to keep Joey in his sights, insists upon standing behind Joey in line at the concession stand, though not necessarily right behind him. How many ways can the six arrange themselves in line such that Frankie’s requirement is satisfied?
A. 6
B. 24
C. 120
D. 360
E. 720
OA (D)
Can anybody explain this? My answer was 153 (5! + 4! + 3! + 2! + 1!)
Six mobsters have arrived at the theater for the premiere of the film “Goodbuddies.” One of the mobsters, Frankie, is an informer, and he's afraid that another member of his crew, Joey, is on to him. Frankie, wanting to keep Joey in his sights, insists upon standing behind Joey in line at the concession stand, though not necessarily right behind him. How many ways can the six arrange themselves in line such that Frankie’s requirement is satisfied?
A. 6
B. 24
C. 120
D. 360
E. 720
OA (D)
Can anybody explain this? My answer was 153 (5! + 4! + 3! + 2! + 1!)
