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A mixed doubled tennis game is to be played between two teams (each team consists of one male and one female). There are 4 married couples. No team is to consist of a husband and his wife. What is the maximum number of games that can be played

A mixed doubled tennis game is to be played between two teams (each team consists of one male and one female). There are 4 married couples. No team is to consist of a husband and his wife. What is the maximum number of games that can be played?

(a)

12

(b)

21

(c)

36

(d)

42

Answer:

(b)

Explanation

A maximum of 21 games can be played with the restriction of no couples in a team.