SOLUTION: Five blocks are painted red, blue, green, yellow, and white. In how many different ways can the blocks be arranged in a row if the red block is always first?

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Question 309574: Five blocks are painted red, blue, green, yellow, and white. In how many different ways can the blocks be arranged in a row if the red block is always first?
Answer by alicealc(293) About Me  (Show Source):
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the red block is always first, it means the arrangement is made only for the rest 4 colors. So, there will be 4! = 4 * 3 * 2 * 1 = 24 different ways