Answer:
Option A - 10
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : There are 3 red chips and 2 blue chips. If they form a certain color pattern when arranged in a row, for example RBRRB.
To find : How many color patterns are possible?
Solution :
Total number of chips = 5
So, 5 chips can be arranged in 5! ways.
There are 3 red chips and 2 blue chips.
So, choosing 3 red chips in 3! ways
and choosing 2 blue chips in 2! ways.
As changing the places of similar chip will not create new pattern.
The total pattern is given by,
Therefore, color patterns are possible are 10.
Option A is correct.