Permutations & Combinations
Derangements
nta_pyq_2023_apr
Grade 11
Question:
5 students seated in 5 allotted seats. Number of ways none sits on allotted seat is
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Derangement of 5: $D_5=5!(1-1+\frac{1}{2!}-\frac{1}{3!}+\frac{1}{4!}-\frac{1}{5!})$.
$D_5=44$.
Correct Answer: 44