SOLUTION: On a bench that seats five people, how many ways can five people be seated?

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Question 148292: On a bench that seats five people, how many ways can five people be seated?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, edjones:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Position can be 1 of 5, the next 1 of 4, etc. So it's 5*4*3*2*1, or 5! (5 factorial).
5! = 120

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5*4*3*2=120 ways