December 27, 2024
Explanation:
(960)
Number of ways in which Mr. and Mrs Sharma are always seated together = 6!×2 = 720×2
= 1440 ways
Number of ways in which Mr. & Mrs. Sharma as were as Mr. & Mrs. Ahuja both couples are seated such that their spouse is next to each other. = 5! × 2 × 2 = 480
∴ The total no. of ways in which Mr. and Mrs Sharma are seated next to each other but Mr Ahuja and Mrs. Ahuja does not sit next to each other = 1440 – 480 = 960