SOLUTION: How many even numbers can be formed from the digits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 using each of the digits exactly once? A. 24 B. 36 C. 48 D. 120 E. None of these.

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Question 287214: How many even numbers can be formed from the digits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 using each of the digits exactly once?
A. 24 B. 36 C. 48 D. 120 E. None of these.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many even numbers can be formed from the digits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 using each of the digits exactly once?
# of ways to choose the units digit: 2
# of ways to choose the other 4 digits: 4! = 24
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Total # of even numbers = 2*24 = 48
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Stan H.
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A. 24 B. 36 C. 48 D. 120 E. None of these.