hard · GMAT Quant
A logistics coordinator must arrange 7 distinct cargo containers in a single horizontal row for inspection. Two specific containers, labeled Alpha and Beta, contain hazardous materials and cannot be placed in adjacent positions.
How many distinct linear arrangements of the 7 containers are valid?
- 5,040
- 1,440
- 3,600
- 2,520
- 4,320
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