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Published on: August 13, 2026
Ten students are seated at random in a row. The probability that two particular students are not seated side by side is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Total ways 
Two boys can sit side by side in 
ways.
So probaibility 
Thus the probability that they are not seated together is 
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