In how many different ways can four books A, B, C and D be arranged one above another in a vertical order such that the books A and B are never in continuous position?

Permutations and Combinations 12/10/2020

A. 9
B. 12
C. 14
D. 18

Explanation:

The number of arrangement in which A and B are not together

= Total number of arrangements

= Number of arrangements in which A and B are together =4!-3!x2! = 24-12 =12.

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