SOLUTION: nine desks have been placed in a classroom for nine students. how many different ways can the nine students arrange themselves in the nine chairs?

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Question 968591: nine desks have been placed in a classroom for nine students. how many different ways can the nine students arrange themselves in the nine chairs?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
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9 students POSITION 9 = 9P9 = 

9*8*7*6*5*4*3*2*1 <--9 factors, starting with 9, coming down 1 each time = 362880

Edwin