SOLUTION: Suppose 8 people arrive at a bank at the same time. In how many ways can they line up to wait for the next available teller?

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Question 830942: Suppose 8 people arrive at a bank at the same time. In how many ways can they line up to wait for the next available teller?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Depends! Are any of them armed or have handcuffs?
Are any of them women or children?
8!=40320

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