13 May 2013

A Lunch Box Trick: Upper Primary Mathematics Competition Question


Mrs Pixey likes to play tricks on her three kids. This morning she packs their personal lunch boxes, one in each of their school bags. However, she places every lunch box in the wrong bag!

In how many ways can she do this?






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