write the number of permutations in factorial form. then simplify. how many different ways can you and four of your friends sit in the backseat of a limousine

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There are 5 people in total (you + 4 friends), and they are sitting in a row in the backseat of the limousine. The number of permutations can be written as 5!, which represents the number of ways the 5 people can be arranged in the row.

5! = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1
= 120

Therefore, there are 120 different ways you and your friends can sit in the backseat of the limousine.