alleryStart learning →A circular ring of 3 boys and 3 girls has boys and girls alternate. How many rings?
A12
B36
C72
D6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 12
Seat the men in (3 - 1)! = 2 ways, then the women in the 3 gaps in 3! = 6 ways, giving 12.
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