SOLUTION: how many different ways can 5 people sit at 5 desks?

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Question 972562: how many different ways can 5 people sit at 5 desks?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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The first person has 5 choices.
The second person has 4 choices.
The third person has 3 choices
The fourth has 2,
The last is fixed.
The product is 120.