JAMB Mathematics 2011 Question 48

Question 48

Permutation and Combination

In how many ways can five people sit round a circular table?

  1. A.24
  2. B.60
  3. C.12
  4. D.120
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (24)

Explanation

Around a circle, n people can sit in (n − 1)! ways: 4! = 24.