Question

There are 12 consecutive parking slots available in a hotel parking lot in how many ways can four distinct cars be packed so that at least one parking slot remains vacant between into cars

Answer 1

4 different spots

Explanation:

12 - 4 spaces in between = 8 spaces

8 spaces / 4 cars = 4 spots

4 spots and 4 cars = 4 different spots for each car

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