SOLUTION: Four babies become mixed up in the maternity ward. In how many ways could all four babies be tagged incorrectly? Is using the 4x3x2x1 method correct for solving this problem o

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Question 753787: Four babies become mixed up in the maternity ward. In how many ways could all four babies be tagged incorrectly?
Is using the 4x3x2x1 method correct for solving this problem or am I way off?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you are correct, arrangement is important - no one wants to go home with the wrong baby


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