If I have flags from 11 different countries 6 are from the continent of Africa and 6 are from the continent of Europe. The flags will be displayed in a row, alternating between continents. A flag from Africa will be in the first position how will the flags be displayed? How do I start working on this problem?

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If I have flags from 11 different countries 6 are from the continent of Africa and 6 are from the continent of Europe. The flags will be displayed in a row, alternating between continents. A flag from Africa will be in the first position how will the flags be displayed? How do I start working on this problem?

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Africa display=6 flag

Hence, number of ways of arranging Africa flag=6!

Europe display=6 flag

Hence, number of ways of arranging Europe flag=6!

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