Question

In how many different ways can 5 students of different heights be arranged in a line if the tallest student cannot be on either end?

Answer 1

Hint: how many ways total with no restrictions at all?

Answer 2

What do you mean?

Answer 3

@barrycarter

Answer 4

Oh, how many ways can you line up 5 students if you don't care if the tall student is at either end?

Answer 5

I'm not sure../:

Answer 6

@barrycarter

Answer 7

Hint: there are 5 places for the first person, 4 for the second, ...