Question

How many different ways can 3 people sit at a table with 5 seats?

a) 15
b) 60
c) 125
d) 243

Answer 1

60 ways

Explanation:

5P3 = 5!/[3!(5-2)!]

= 5!/(3!2!)

= 5 × 4 × 3

= 60

Answer 2

The correct answer is B 60 - 5 x 4 = 20 x3 = 60