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by runzun » Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:05 am
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?

6

24

120

360

720



The correct answer is D.
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by neelgandham » Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:46 am
Hi Runzun,

This question has already been answered here : https://www.beatthegmat.com/probability-t22021.html
My Solution here: https://www.beatthegmat.com/six-mobsters-t94209.html

Please let me know if you need further clarification.
p.s: Can you please conceal the answer using the Spoiler option ? How ? Click here -> https://www.beatthegmat.com/new-spoilers-t5302.html
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by fcabanski » Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:22 pm
The answer is 0. Joey hired Benny who takes out Frankie, in a drive by, before Frankie gets in line.
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by gunjan1208 » Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:13 am
fcabanski wrote:The answer is 0. Joey hired Benny who takes out Frankie, in a drive by, before Frankie gets in line.
Whaaaaaat?????????????? Are you sure you wanted to say that or just kidding:)-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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by fcabanski » Sat Dec 10, 2011 4:11 pm
Of course it's a joke. The problem was about mobsters.
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