SOLUTION: How many different ways can 4 people be seated in a car with 7 seats? (Assume one person must be driving at all times.)

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Question 841604: How many different ways can 4 people be seated in a car with 7 seats?
(Assume one person must be driving at all times.)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you mean that the same person is always driving and therefore there are only 3 people for 6 other seats?
then 6*5*4
or 3 people for 7 seats
7*6*5
if different people can drive then it is 7*6*5*4
7 different seats for 4 people