# Hockey players

After we cycle five hockey players sit down. What is the probability that the two best scorers of this crew will sit next to each other?

Result

p =  0.4

#### Solution:

$p = \dfrac{2 \cdot 4! }{ 5!} = \dfrac{2 }{ 5} = 0.4$

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