The president of a country and 4 other dignitaries are scheduled to sit in a row on 5 chairs. If the president must sit in the center chair, how many different seating arrangements are possible for the 5 people?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 20
(D) 24
(E) 120
What is the fastest way to solve this question. Would 5*5 - 1 (the president, who must sit in the center chair) always work? The Answer would be [spoiler](D)[/spoiler].
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 20
(D) 24
(E) 120
What is the fastest way to solve this question. Would 5*5 - 1 (the president, who must sit in the center chair) always work? The Answer would be [spoiler](D)[/spoiler].
