Question 734971
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In how many different ways can 8 riders be matched up with 8 horses?
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For the 1st rider, there are 8 options.

For the 2nd rider, there are 7 options.

For the 3rd rider, there are 6 options.

. . . and so on . . .


In all, there are 8! = 8*7*6*5*4*3*2*1 different ways.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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Solved.


The answer in the post by @lynnlo is incorrect.

My post is written as opposition to that by @lynnlo.