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Q3 (IAS/2008) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Important Days, Places & Events › Important Days, Places & Events

In how many different ways can four books A, B, C and D be arranged one above another in a vertical order such that the books A and B are never in continuous position?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B

Explanation

To find the number of ways where A and B are never in a continuous position, we subtract the number of arrangements where they are together from the total possible arrangements.

  • Total Arrangements: For 4 distinct books (A, B, C, D), the total number of permutations is 4! (4 factorial).
    4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.
  • Arrangements where A and B are together: Treat A and B as a single unit or "block" (AB). Now we have 3 items to arrange: the (AB) block, book C, and book D.
    Ways to arrange 3 items = 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6.
  • Internal Permutation: Within that single block, A and B can be arranged in 2! ways (either AB or BA).
    Total ways A and B are together = 6 × 2 = 12.
  • Final Calculation: Total arrangements - Arrangements where they are together = 24 - 12 = 12.
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