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Hanna is arranging tools in a toolbox. she has one hammer, one wrench, one screwdriver, one tape measure, and one staple gun to place in 5 empty spots in her toolbox. If all of the tools will be placed in a spot, one tool in each spot, and the hammer and screwdriver fit only in the first 2 spots, how many different ways can she arrange the tools in the spots?

 Nov 18, 2014

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If the hammer and screwdriver can be put in either of the first two spots, we have

2! x 3! = 2 x 6 = 12 ways

 

 Nov 18, 2014
 #1
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If the hammer and screwdriver can be put in either of the first two spots, we have

2! x 3! = 2 x 6 = 12 ways

 

CPhill Nov 18, 2014
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That would be a good answer. Besides, 1!=1.

 Nov 18, 2014

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