SOLUTION: In how many ways five people be seated on a sofa if there are only three seats available?

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Question 285780: In how many ways five people be seated on a sofa if there are only three seats available?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ans 5P3 = 5!/(5-3)! = 5*4*3 = 60 ways
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Stan H.