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If n things are arranged at random in a row then the probability that m particular things are never together is -

A

`(m!(n-m)!)/(n!)`

B

`1-(m!(n-m)!)/(n !)`

C

`1-(m!)/(n!)`

D

`1-(m!(n-m+1)!)/(n!)`

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