Answer: c. 8!
Step-by-step explanation:
We know , that if we line up n things , then the total number of ways to arrange n things in a line is given by :-
[tex]n![/tex] ( in words :- n factorial)
Therefore , the number of ways 8 cars can be lined up at a toll booth would be 8! .
Hence, the correct answer is c. 8! .
Alternatively , we also use multiplicative principle,
If we line up 8 cars , first we fix one car , then the number of choices for the next place will be 7 , after that we fix second car ,then the number of choices for the next place will be 6 , and so on..
So , the total number of ways to line up 8 cars = 8 x 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x1 = 8!
Hence, the correct answer is c. 8! .
