Question
In how many ways can 6 boys and 3 girls can be seated in a row so that they are in alternate position.
Solution
First boys are seated in 6 position in 6! Ways. Now remaining 3 places can be filled by 3 girls in 3! Ways. So, number of ways = 6! × 3! = 4320
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