- A24
- B23
- C8
- D9
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This is a derangement of 4: . (23 only excludes the case where every man has his own wife.)
Answer: D) 9
Four couples are re-paired for a dance so that every man dances with a woman who is NOT his own wife. In how many ways can this be done?
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