Question

In how many ways can Joe, Mary, Steve, and Brenda be seated around a round table?

Answer 1

I thought it was 4 * 3 * 2 * 1, but I do not think that is correct.

Answer 2

Or it might be. I am not sure. :/

Answer 3

@agent0smith

Answer 4

It is fewer than that.
Compare sitting around a table, and sitting in a straight row.

Answer 5

Here is a comparison of 3 people around a table or in a straight row.

Answer 6

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100108182727AAAboQw

Answer 7

For around a table or in a circle, with \( n\) people, you use \( (n-1)! \) not \( n! \)

Answer 8

So since there's 4 people, there should be 3! ways to seat them.