Question
Quantitative Aptitude Question on Permutations and Combinations
There are eight persons – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W, standing in a row and four distinct articles A, B, C and D are to be given to four people. No four neighboring persons receive an article. How many ways can this distribution be done?
A
1680 ways
B
1560 ways
C
1440 ways
D
1380 ways
E
1320 ways
Answer
1560 ways
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (B): 1560 ways