Reasoning

Seating Arrangement Linear

Count ways to seat n people in a straight line.

n! for n distinct people in a row

Formula Explanation

Order matters and positions are distinct.

Variables Explained

n = number of people.

Solved Example

In how many ways can 5 people sit in a row?
5! = 120.

Exam Tip

If two particular people must sit together, treat them as one unit.