SOLUTION: In how many ways can 4 cars be put into 7 garages, (one car to each of 4 garages, with 3 empty garages)?

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Question 699784: In how many ways can 4 cars be put into 7 garages, (one car to each of 4 garages, with 3 empty garages)?
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There are 7 ways to fill the first garage -- One of 4 cars or one of three emptys. For each of these ways there are 6 ways to fill the second garage...and so on. 7! total ways.

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