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What are the chances that no two boys sit together for a photograph if there are 5 girls and 2 boys?

A
1/7
B
2/7
C
3/7
D
5/7
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1/7
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B
2/7
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C
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D
5/7
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Explanation

Seat the 5 girls first (6 gaps for boys). Probability = [5! × P(6,2)] / 7! = 5/7.

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