SOLUTION: A production of Peter Pan has four parts for boys: Peter, John, Michael, and Captain Hook. If eight boys try out for the parts, how many different casts are possible? (We assume th

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Question 1092442: A production of Peter Pan has four parts for boys: Peter, John, Michael, and Captain Hook. If eight boys try out for the parts, how many different casts are possible? (We assume that no of the boys, gets to play more than one part)
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8 boys trying out for 4 different parts would yield:
8x7x6x5, or 1680 different possible casts. ☺☺☺☺