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A television channel has eight programs − A through H − which are available for three prime-time slots on a Sunday evening. In how many different ways can the programmes be shown, if program A can come only immediately after program B?

A. 228
B. 306
C. 312
D. 318
E. 336
Total Possibiliteis is 8P3
If, B occupies 1st place A occupies 2nd place and 3rd place can be occupied by 6 ways = 6 ways
If, B occupies 2nd place A occupies 3rd place and 1st place can be occupied by 6 ways = 6 ways

Now 8P3 includes B occupies 1st Place and B occupying 2nd place....

So, Possible ways is 8P3 - (6 + 6) = 336 - 24= 312, Answer IMHO must be (C)

Please check the highlighted part. Seems some cases are missing, \(6+6= 12\) well as you have got \(24.\) Thank you.
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This question should be reworded to make clear that when both A and B appear in the lineup, A should immediately follow B.

As written it strongly suggests that A can't appear in the lineup unless B is present and must immediately follow.

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This question should be reworded to make clear that when both A and B appear in the lineup, A should immediately follow B.

As written it strongly suggests that A can't appear in the lineup unless B is present and must immediately follow.

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You are right. Edited the question. Hope now it's better. Thank you for suggestion!
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