A shopkeeper sells three varieties of perfumes and he has a large; num...
Solution:
To solve this problem, we can use the concept of permutations.
Permutation is an arrangement of objects in a specific order. In this case, we need to find the number of different ways of displaying the three varieties of perfumes in the showcase.
Let's consider the three varieties of perfumes as A, B, and C.
To display these varieties in the showcase, we need to arrange them in a row of 5 places.
Let's analyze the possible arrangements:
Arrangement 1: A B C _ _
In this arrangement, we have placed A in the first place, B in the second place, and C in the third place. The remaining two places can be filled with any of the three varieties. So, we have 3 options for the 4th place and 2 options for the 5th place. Therefore, there are 3 * 2 = 6 possible arrangements for this case.
Arrangement 2: A C B _ _
Similarly, in this arrangement, we have placed A in the first place, C in the second place, and B in the third place. The remaining two places can be filled with any of the three varieties. So, there are 3 * 2 = 6 possible arrangements for this case.
Arrangement 3: B A C _ _
In this arrangement, we have placed B in the first place, A in the second place, and C in the third place. The remaining two places can be filled with any of the three varieties. So, there are 3 * 2 = 6 possible arrangements for this case.
Arrangement 4: B C A _ _
Similarly, in this arrangement, we have placed B in the first place, C in the second place, and A in the third place. The remaining two places can be filled with any of the three varieties. So, there are 3 * 2 = 6 possible arrangements for this case.
Arrangement 5: C A B _ _
In this arrangement, we have placed C in the first place, A in the second place, and B in the third place. The remaining two places can be filled with any of the three varieties. So, there are 3 * 2 = 6 possible arrangements for this case.
Arrangement 6: C B A _ _
Similarly, in this arrangement, we have placed C in the first place, B in the second place, and A in the third place. The remaining two places can be filled with any of the three varieties. So, there are 3 * 2 = 6 possible arrangements for this case.
Therefore, the total number of different ways of displaying the three varieties of perfumes in the showcase is 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 36.
Hence, the correct answer is option C) 150.