Arrangements of numbers-odd and even positions

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In summary, the conversation discusses the number of arrangements of the numbers $1,2,3,\dots,2n-1,2n$ with a specific pattern where at even positions there are only even numbers. The first question is solved using the fact that there are $n$ even and $n$ odd numbers in the set, resulting in $n! \cdot n!$ arrangements. The second question is corrected to ask for at least one even position with an even number, which is then solved to be $(2n)! - n! \cdot n!$.
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Hello! :)

I am given the following exercise:
How many arrangements of the numbers $1,2,3, \dots, 2n-1,2n$ exist such that at the even positions there are only even numbers?
How many arrangements are there,such that at least at one position there is an even number? :confused:

Since, at the set $\{1,2,3, \dots, 2n-1,2n \}$,there are $n$ even numbers and $n$ odd ones,are there $n! \cdot n!$ arrangements,such that at the even positions there are only even numbers,right?

At the second subquestion,is it maybe $\binom{n}{1} \cdot (n-1)! \cdot n!$ ,or am I wrong? (Blush)
 
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evinda said:
Hello! :)

I am given the following exercise:
How many arrangements of the numbers $1,2,3, \dots, 2n-1,2n$ exist such that at the even positions there are only even numbers?
How many arrangements are there,such that at least at one position there is an even number? :confused:

Since, at the set $\{1,2,3, \dots, 2n-1,2n \}$,there are $n$ even numbers and $n$ odd ones,are there $n! \cdot n!$ arrangements,such that at the even positions there are only even numbers,right?

At the second subquestion,is it maybe $\binom{n}{1} \cdot (n-1)! \cdot n!$ ,or am I wrong? (Blush)

At the second subquestion,it is $(2n)!-n! \cdot n!$,right?
 
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evinda said:
Hello! :)

I am given the following exercise:
How many arrangements of the numbers $1,2,3, \dots, 2n-1,2n$ exist such that at the even positions there are only even numbers?
How many arrangements are there,such that at least at one position there is an even number? :confused:

Since, at the set $\{1,2,3, \dots, 2n-1,2n \}$,there are $n$ even numbers and $n$ odd ones,are there $n! \cdot n!$ arrangements,such that at the even positions there are only even numbers,right?

At the second subquestion,is it maybe $\binom{n}{1} \cdot (n-1)! \cdot n!$ ,or am I wrong? (Blush)

evinda said:
At the second subquestion,it is $(2n)!-n! \cdot n!$,right?

Hi! ;)

If I take the question literally, there will always be a position where there is an even number, so that would be $(2n)!$ arrangements. :eek:

It seems there is a typo in the problem statement though.
Can it be that the question should be that at least at one even position there should be an even number? (Wondering)
 
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I like Serena said:
Hi! ;)

If I take the question literally, there will always be a position where there is an even number, so that would be $(2n)!$ arrangements. :eek:

It seems there is a typo in the problem statement though.
Can it be that the question should be that at least at one even position there should be an even number? (Wondering)

Yes,that's what I meant..I forgot a word... (Lipssealed)
 
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evinda said:
Yes,that's what I meant..I forgot a word... (Lipssealed)

Okay. Then it's all SOLVED I guess! (Whew)
 
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I like Serena said:
Okay. Then it's all SOLVED I guess! (Whew)

Yes! (Party)
 

FAQ: Arrangements of numbers-odd and even positions

What is the difference between odd and even positions in an arrangement of numbers?

The odd positions in an arrangement of numbers refer to the numbers that are located in positions that are multiples of 2, starting from the first position. On the other hand, even positions refer to numbers located in positions that are multiples of 2, starting from the second position.

How can I determine the number of odd and even positions in a sequence of numbers?

To determine the number of odd positions in a sequence of numbers, you can divide the total number of numbers in the sequence by 2 and round up to the nearest whole number. The number of even positions can be determined by dividing the total number of numbers by 2 and rounding down to the nearest whole number.

Can the positions of numbers in an arrangement affect the outcome or pattern?

Yes, the positions of numbers in an arrangement can affect the outcome or pattern. For example, if a sequence of numbers is arranged in ascending or descending order, the pattern will be different compared to a random arrangement of the same numbers.

How can I use the concept of odd and even positions in real-life applications?

The concept of odd and even positions can be used in various real-life applications such as creating codes or passwords, organizing data in spreadsheets, and determining the order of seating arrangements in events or meetings.

Are there any special rules or properties for numbers in odd and even positions?

Yes, there are some special rules or properties for numbers in odd and even positions. For example, in a Fibonacci sequence, the numbers in odd positions are always odd, while the numbers in even positions are always even. Additionally, in a binary sequence, the numbers in odd positions are always 1, while the numbers in even positions are always 0.

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