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Four alphabets A, M, P, O are purchased from a warehouse. How many ordered pairs of initials can be formed using these?
  • a)
    10
  • b)
    16
  • c)
    18
  • d)
    12
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Riya Banerjee answered
Total number of letters = 4
 Number of ordered pairs of letters that can be formed like (A, M) or (P, O) etc = 4P2 ​= 4!/2!
​= 24/2
​= 12

Number of signals that can be made using 2 flags out of given 4 flags.
  • a)
    3
  • b)
    6
  • c)
    12
  • d)
    4
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Desai answered
No. of ways of selecting two flags out of four = 4C2
So, total possible different signals generated =  4C2×2!
⟹ 6×2=12

A lady arranges a dinner party for 6 guests .The number of ways in which they may be selected from among 10 friends if 2 of the friends will not attend the party together is
  • a)
    164
  • b)
    140
  • c)
    112
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Joshi answered
Let us say that the two particular friends are A and B.
If A is invited among six guests and B is not, then:  number of  combinations to select 5 more guests from the remaining 8 friends:
          C(8, 5) =  8 ! / (5! 3!)  = 56
If B is invited among the six guests and A is not , then the number of ways of selecting the remaining 5 guests =  C(8, 5) =  56
Suppose both A and B are not included in the six guests list : then the number of such combinations =  C(8, 6) = 7 * 8 /2 = 28
So the total number of sets of guests that can be selected =  140.

 In how many ways can 3 letters be posted in 4 letter boxes?
  • a)
    27
  • b)
    4!
  • c)
    64
  • d)
    3!
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Iyer answered
The first letter can be posted in 4 ways. So, total outcomes about the first letter = 4.
For every outcome about the first letter, the second letter can be posted in 4 ways. So, total outcomes about the first and the second letters= (4*4) = 16.
Therefore, following the same route, we can say, total possible outcomes about the first and the second letters = (4*4*4) = 64.

A room has 8 doors. In how many ways, a man can enter in the room through one door and exit through a different door?
  • a)
    5040
  • b)
    40320
  • c)
    56
  • d)
    8
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Sharma answered
The person has 8 options to enter the hall. For each of these 8 options, he has 7 options to exit the hall. Thus, he has 8 × 7 = 56 ways to enter and exit from different doors.

In how many ways, a party of 5 men and 5 women be seated at a circular table, so that no two women are adjacent?
  • a)
    720
  • b)
    14400
  • c)
    2880
  • d)
    1440
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ayush Joshi answered
Lets first place the men (M). '*' here indicates the linker of round table

* M -M - M - M - M *
which is in (5-1)! ways 

So we have to place the women in between the men which is on the 5 empty seats ( 4 -'s and 1 linker i.e * )
SO 5 women can sit on 5 seats in (5)! ways or 
1st seat in 5 ways
2nd seat 4
3rd seat 3
4th seat 2
5th seat 1

i.e 5*4*3*2*1 ways 

So the answer is 5! * 4! = 2880

A coin is tossed 6 times, in how many throws can 4 heads and 2 tails be obtained?
  • a)
    24
  • b)
    18
  • c)
    15
  • d)
    10
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Bansal answered
Whether we toss a coin 6 times or six coins one time the number of arrangement will remain same .

As to find number of ways we get 4 heads and 2 tails out of 6 times  

The number of different ways in which a man can invite one or more of his 6 friends to dinner is
  • a)
    63
  • b)
    15
  • c)
    30
  • d)
    120
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Desai answered
He can invite one or more friends by inviting 1 friend, or 2 friends or 3 friends, or all the 6 friends.
1 friend can be selected out of 6 in 6C1 = 6 ways
2 friends can be selected out of 6 in 6C2 = 15 ways
3 friends can be selected out of 6 in 6C3 = 20 ways
4 friends can be selected out of 6 in 6C4 = 15 ways
5 friends can be selected out of 6 in 6C5 = 6 ways
6 friends can be selected out of 6 in 6C6 = 1 ways
Therefore the required number of ways (combinations) = 6 + 15 + 20 + 15 + 6 + 1 = 63

The number of ways in which 6 “ + “ and 4 “ – “ signs can be arranged in a line such that no two “ – “ signs occur together is
  • a)
    P(10,4)
  • b)
    C(7,4)
  • c)
    C(10,4)
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
′+′ signs can be put in a row in one way creating seven gaps shown as arrows:
Now 4′−′ signs must be kept in these gaps. So, no tow ′−′ signs should be together.
Out of these 7 gaps 4 can be chosen in 7C4 ways.

The number of ways in which three different rings can be worn in four fingers with at most one in each finger, are
  • a)
    12
  • b)
    64
  • c)
    24
  • d)
    6
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
The total number of ways is same as the number of arrangements of 4 fingers, taken 3 at a time.
So, required number of ways = 4P3 
= 4!/(4-3)!
= 4!/1!
= 4! => 24

The number of three digit numbers having atleast one digit as 5 is
  • a)
    225
  • b)
    246
  • c)
    648
  • d)
    252
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravi Sharma answered
These digit number without digit 5 →100....999
→ these are 900 three-digit number
→ from 100 to 199 → 19 number with 5.
200−299→19
300−399→19
400−499→19
600−699→19
700−799→19
800−899→19
900−999→19
500−599→100
total number with 5=19×8+100 for (500-599)
 =152+100
 =252

The figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 are written in every possible order. The number of numbers greater than 56000 is
  • a)
    98
  • b)
    72
  • c)
    90 
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Riya Banerjee answered
There are in total 6 numbers, 4,5,6,7,8.
Now consider the number 56000
Consider the numbers of the form
56−−−.
Considering no repetitions we get
3×2×1 = 6 numbers.
Similarly for 57−−− and 58−−−.
Hence 3×6 = 18 numbers.
Now consider the numbers starting with 6.
6−−−−
We get 4×3×2×1 = 24.
Similarly for the numbers starting with 7 and 8 we get in total 24 numbers each.
Hence total number of numbers greater than 56000 will be
= (24×3)+18
= 72+18 = 90

A lady arranges a dinner party for 6 guests .The number of ways in which they may be selected from among 10 friends if 2 of the friends will not attend the party together is
  • a)
    164
  • b)
    140
  • c)
    112
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Mehta answered
Case I : Both of them don't attend the party.then, no of ways = 8C6 = 28Case 
II : Either of them is selected for party.then, no of ways = 2C1 * 8C5 = 112
Total no of ways = 112+28 = 140

 If (n + 1)! = 20(n – 1)!, then n is equal to
  • a)
    20
  • b)
    5
  • c)
    -5
  • d)
    4
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikas Kapoor answered
(n + 1)! = 20 (n – 1)!
n (n + 1) = 20
(n – 4) (n + 5) = 0          
Since, (n – 1)! exists, n ≥ 1
So, n = 4 

The number of all three digit even numbers such that if 5 is one of the digits then next digit is 7 is
  • a)
    360
  • b)
    370
  • c)
    365 
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Bansal answered
Correct Answer :- c
Explanation : As given condition is , 5 must be followed by 7. So only possible way is 57X where X denotes 0,2,4,6 and 8.
So,total no. of ways=1×1×5=5
Hence, total ways in which we can make a 3-digit even no. without violating given condition are:
360+5=365

In a room there are 2 green chairs, 3 yellow chairs and 4 blue chairs. In how many ways can Raj choose 3 chairs so that at least one yellow chair is included? 
  • a)
    3
  • b)
    30
  • c)
    64
  • d)
    84
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
At least one yellow chair means “total way no yellow chair
Total ways to select 3 chairs form the total (2+3+4) chairs 9C3
9C3 = 9!/3!*6! = 84ways
Now, we dont want even one yellow chair
So, we should select 3 chairs from 6 chairs (2green & 4blue) = 6C3
6C3 = 6!/3!3! = 20 ways
hence , ways to select at least one yellow chair = 84-20 = 64 ways.

 What is the value of 0!
  • a)
    zero
  • b)
    1
  • c)
    not defined
  • d)
    2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nandini Iyer answered
No zero is not less then zero, i <= 0 becomes 1 because zero is less than or equal to zero. Of course zero isn't less than zero, but i <= 0 becomes 1 because zero is less than or equal to zero.

In a multiple choice question, there are 4 alternatives, of which one or more are correct. The number of ways in which a candidate can attempt this question is
  • a)
    4
  • b)
    25
  • c)
    16
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
To solve this problem, we need to calculate the total number of ways a candidate can attempt the multiple-choice question where there are 4 alternatives, and one or more can be correct.
Step 1: Consider each alternative
Each of the 4 alternatives can either be:
  1. Selected (included in the answer)
  2. Not selected (excluded from the answer)
So, for each alternative, there are 2 choices (select or not select).
Step 2: Calculate the total number of combinations
If there were no restrictions (i.e., selecting none is allowed), the total number of combinations would be 24=16
Step 3: Subtract the invalid case
Since at least one alternative must be selected (one or more are correct), we subtract the one case where none of the alternatives are selected:
24−1=16−1=15

The number of even numbers that can be formed by using all the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (without repetitions) is
  • a)
    48
  • b)
    162
  • c)
    1250
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Solution:
To form an even number, the unit digit must be 2 or 4. Let's consider both cases:

Case 1: Unit digit is 2
In this case, we have to form a number using the digits 1, 3, 4, 5 as well, without repetition. We can choose the tens digit in 4 ways (since we cannot use 2), the hundreds digit in 3 ways, the thousands digit in 2 ways, and the ten-thousands digit in 1 way. So there are 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24 even numbers that can be formed with 2 as the unit digit.

Case 2: Unit digit is 4
This is similar to the previous case, except we cannot use 4 as the thousands digit. So we can choose the tens digit in 4 ways, the hundreds digit in 3 ways, the thousands digit in 2 ways (using either 1 or 3), and the ten-thousands digit in 1 way. So there are 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24 even numbers that can be formed with 4 as the unit digit.

Total number of even numbers = 24 + 24 = 48

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

The number of all numbers that can be formed by using some or all of the digits 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (without repetitions) is
  • a)
    325
  • b)
    120
  • c)
    32
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Out of 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
No. of 1-digit numbers = 5
No. of 2-digit numbers = 5*4 = 20
No. of 3-digit numbers = 5*4*3 = 60
No. of 4-digit numbers = 5*4*3*2 = 120
No. of 5-digit numbers = 5*4*3*2*1 = 120
Total no. of numbers = 5 + 20 + 60 + 120 + 120 = 325

In how many ways can a mixed doubles tennis game be arranged from a group of 10 players consisting of 6 men and 4 women
  • a)
    180
  • b)
    90
  • c)
    120
  • d)
    48
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The number of ways a doubles tennis game be arranged = 45 ways (i.e.^10C2)
But in a mixed doubles tennis game, you will get 4 ways 
i.e. two women vs two men, one woman and a man vs two men, one woman and a man vs two women, one woman and a man vs one woman and a man.
So, the total number of ways = 45 x 4 ways = 180

How many ways can three white and three red balloons be arranged in a row?
  • a)
    6!
  • b)
    10
  • c)
    20
  • d)
    3!.3!
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sai Iyer answered
Arranging Three White and Three Red Balloons in a Row

To determine the number of ways in which three white and three red balloons can be arranged in a row, we can use the formula for permutations of objects with repetition.

Formula: n! / (n1!n2!...nk!), where n is the total number of objects, and n1, n2,...nk are the number of objects of each type.

Using this formula, we can calculate the number of arrangements as follows:

n = 6 (total number of balloons)
n1 = 3 (number of white balloons)
n2 = 3 (number of red balloons)

Number of arrangements = 6! / (3! 3!) = 20

Therefore, there are 20 ways in which three white and three red balloons can be arranged in a row.

Explanation:

- The formula for permutations with repetition is n! / (n1!n2!...nk!), where n is the total number of objects, and n1, n2,...nk are the number of objects of each type.
- In this case, we have a total of six balloons, with three white and three red balloons.
- Using the formula, we can calculate the number of arrangements as 6! / (3! 3!) = 20.
- This means that there are 20 ways in which we can arrange the three white and three red balloons in a row.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

How many different words can be formed using the letters of the word BHARAT, which begin with B and end with T?
  • a)
    36
  • b)
    16
  • c)
    24
  • d)
    12
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Yadav answered
If the first & last letter is fixed, then we find out, the number of permutations of the remaining letters, i.e. 4
= 4!/2!
= 4*3*2!/2!
= 12

A team of 7 players is to be formed out of 5 under 19 players and 6 senior players. In how many ways, the team can be chosen when at least 4 senior players are included?
  • a)
    185
  • b)
    215
  • c)
    115
  • d)
    125
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Desai answered
No. of ways to select 4 senior and 3 U-19 players = 6C4 * 5C3 = 150
No. of ways to select 5 senior and 2 U-19 players = 6C5 * 5C2 = 60
No. of ways to select 6 senior and 1 U-19 players = 6C6 * 5C1 = 5 
Total no. of ways to select the team = 150 + 60 + 5 = 215

Number of ways in which 10 different things can be divided into two groups containing 6 and 4 things respectively is
  • a)
    P(10,2)
  • b)
    P(10,4)
  • c)
    C(10,4)
  • d)
    P(10,6)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
Forming the first group by choosing 4 things out of 10 things,the total number of ways will be =10C4
Now,forming these group by choosing 6 things,the total number of ways =
6C6​
Therefore,the total number of ways = 10C4​∗6C6
= C(10,4)

5 boys and 5 girls are to be seated around a table such that boys and girls sit alternately. The number of ways of seating them is
  • a)
    5! × 4!
  • b)
    4! × 4!
  • c)
    5! × 5!
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
First we fix the alternate position of the girls. Five girls can be seated around the circle in (5−1)!=4! , 5 boys can be seated in five -vacant place by 5!
∴ Required number of ways =4!×5!

What is the value of npn
  • a)
    zero
  • b)
    n!
  • c)
    n
  • d)
    1
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Saikat Menon answered
**Explanation:**

To find the value of `npn`, we need to understand the concept of permutations.

**Permutations:**

In mathematics, permutations refer to the arrangement of objects in a particular order. The number of permutations of n objects taken all at a time is denoted by `nPn` or `n!` (read as n factorial).

**Factorial:**

Factorial is a mathematical operation that represents the product of all positive integers from 1 to a given number. It is denoted by the symbol `!`. For example, `5!` (read as 5 factorial) is equal to 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120.

**Value of nPn:**

When we calculate `nPn`, it means we want to arrange n objects taken all at a time in a particular order. In other words, we want to find the number of ways in which n objects can be arranged without repetition.

Let's take an example to understand this. Suppose we have 4 objects: A, B, C, D. We want to find the number of ways in which these objects can be arranged without repetition.

The possible arrangements are:

ABCD, ABDC, ACBD, ACDB, ADBC, ADCB, BACD, BADC, BCAD, BCDA, BDAC, BDCA, CABD, CADB, CBAD, CBDA, CDAB, CDBA, DABC, DACB, DBAC, DBCA, DCAB, DCBA

As we can see, there are 24 possible arrangements, which is equal to 4!.

Therefore, the value of `npn` is `n!`. Hence, the correct answer is option 'B' - `n!`.

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