SOLUTION: Four friends are going on vacation. If only two of the friends can drive, how many ways can the four people sit in a car with four seats? (Assume that each seat is different.

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Question 538862: Four friends are going on vacation. If only two of the friends can drive, how many ways can the four people sit in a car with four seats? (Assume that each seat is different.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 2 ways to fill driver's seat
Then there are 3 left to sit next to driver
There are 2 choices for next rear seat
There is 1 left for 2nd rear seat
+2%2A3%2A2%2A1+=+12+
There are 12 ways