Probability of A Between B & C in 8-Person Line

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There are 8 people in a line to see a movie.
A,B,C are in the line.
What is the probability that A is in between B and C?

(I can explain more, but don't want to throw in too much to confuse).
BTW there is 8 people in the line.
 
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Hi tommyleehutch ! :wink:

Show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help! :smile:
 
Could you answer if only A, B, and C were in line?

Here's another hint. Is there anything "special" about A?

I notice it has been 3 hours since you asked this. In that time you could have listed all possible lines and counted how many have A between B and C!
 
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