In how many ways can 5 boys and 3 girls be seated in a row such that all 3 girls are always together?
A720
B1440
C2880
D4320
Explanation
Treat 3 girls as 1 unit. Total units = 5 boys + 1 girl-unit = 6 units. Arranged in 6! ways. 3 girls can be arranged among themselves in 3! ways. Total = 6! * 3! = 720 * 6 = 4320.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Permutations & Combinations
- Subtopic: Grouping

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