Question

There are 9 performers who will present their comedy acts this weekend at a comedy club. One of the performers insists on being the last​ stand-up comic of the evening. If this​ performer's request is​ granted, how many different ways are there to schedule the​ appearances?

Answer 1

Performer1~A
Performer2~B
Performer3~C
Performer4~D
Performer5~E
Performer6~F
Performer7~G
Performer8~H
Performer9~I

#1~ A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I
#2~ B,C,D,E,F,G,H,A,I
#3~ C,D,E,F,G,H,A,B,I
#4~ D,E,F,G,H,A,B,C,I
#5~ E,F,G,H,A,B,C,D,I
#6~ F,G,H,A,B,C,D,E,I
#7~ G,H,A,B,C,D,E,F,I
#8~ H,A,B,C,D,E,F,G,I

Eight ways