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How many ways can 6 students be seated around a circular table?

How many ways can 6 students be seated around a circular table?
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  • A 36
  • B 48
  • C 120
  • D 720
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In a circular seating arrangement, we fix the position of one person and then rotate the others, so we have

\((6-1)! = 5! = 5\times4\times3\times2 = 120\)

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