Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1193

Question: Find the number of ways of arranging the host and 8 guests at a circular table, so that the host always sits in a particular seat.

Options:

A) 4!

B) 8!

C) 6!

D) 9!

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Total number of persons $ =9 $ Host can sit in a particular seat in one way. Now, remaining position are defined relative to the host. Hence, the remaining can sit in 8 place in $ {}^{8}P _8=8! $

$ \therefore $ The number of required arrangement $ =8!\times 1=8! $