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Six boys and six girls sit in a row. What is the probability that the boys and girls sit alternatively
A
B
C
D
None of these
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let 
total number of ways 
and 
favourable number of ways 
Since the boys and girls can sit alternately in 
ways if we begin with a boy and similarly they can sit alternately in 
ways if we begin with a girl
Hence required probability 
.
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