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There are 8 different candidates for governor of a state. In how many different orders can the names of the candidates be printed on a ballot

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Explanation:

8 choices for the first position.

when one is picked, that leaves 7 choices for the second position.

then 6 choices for the third position.

and so on.

the result is "8!" = 8×7×6×5×4×3×2 = 40,320 different print orders are possible.

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