2026 · Q67
In a matching problem, there are two columns. The first column has 4 statements whereas the second column has 5 statements. Every statement of the first column is to be matched with exactly one statement of the second column. In how many different ways can one student match the two columns if the student has no idea of the correct match?
general-mental-abilityquantitative-aptitude
- A120
- B110
- C100
- D90
Explanation
Each of the 4 statements in the first column can be matched to any of the 5 statements in the second column, without repetition: 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 = 120 ways (permutations P(5,4)). Hence option A is correct.