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The digit 1, 2, ..., n(n > 5) are put at random in a row. (a)...

The digit 1, 2, ..., n(n > 5) are put at random in a row.

(a) Show that the probability that the digits 4 and 5 will be adjacent is 2/n.

(b) Find the probability that the digits 4 and 5 will not be adjacent.

(c) Find the probability that the digits 4 and 5 will be adjacent or the digits 2 and 3 will be adjacent. That is, find P((4 and 5 adjacent) ∪ (2 and 3 adjacent)).

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a)2/n

b) 2/n

c)4/n - 8/(n*(n-1)*(n-2))

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