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In how many ways can 8 friends be seated around a circular table, counting only the arrangements that differ by more than a rotation?

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  • A40320
  • B5040
  • C2520
  • D720

Step-by-Step Solution

For a circular arrangement of n people one seat is fixed as a reference, giving (n-1)! arrangements. Here (8-1)! = 7! = 5040. The value 40320 = 8! is the answer for a straight row, not a circle.
Answer: B) 5040

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