Asked by Robotic

Five students were late to class and only three vacant seats were available. In how many ways can the seats be occupied?

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Answered by Reiny
You are filling 3 seats with 5 students.
What have you studied about permutations?
In how many ways can you fill the first empty seat?
Now that there are only 4 of the late students standing, in how many ways can you fill the 2nd empty seat?
etc.
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