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Question 397425: How many different ways can 4 friends sit in a row with 4 seats? Please provide steps.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

4! = 4*3*2*1 OR  4*3*2 = 24 ways

 this can be drawn out..repeating the idea for B, C, D 

(note: 6 options for @ of the four as to the remaining order)

       A           B  C  D

   b   c   d

 c d  b d  b c