Answer these questions independently of each other.
In how many ways can 12 soldiers stand in a queue?

Options

A. 11!
B. 12!
C. 12!-1
D. 1

Answer

To find the number of ways 12 soldiers can stand in a queue, we can use the concept of permutations. When arranging 'n' distinct objects, the number of ways to arrange them is given by 'n!'.

Here are the steps to solve the problem:

1. **Identify the number of soldiers**: We have 12 soldiers.

2. **Understand the concept of permutations**: The number of ways to arrange 'n' distinct objects is given by 'n!'. This is called factorial.

3. **Calculate the factorial**: For 12 soldiers, we need to calculate 12!.
- 12! = 12 × 11 × 10 × 9 × 8 × 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1

4. **Compute the value**:
- 12! = 479001600

Thus, the number of ways 12 soldiers can stand in a queue is **479001600**.