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Six cards and six envelopes are labeled with the numbers 1 through 6. Each card must be placed into a different envelope such that no card goes into the envelope with the same number. Additionally, the card labeled 1 must always go into the envelope labeled 2. How many such arrangements are possible?

  1. 264
  2. 265
  3. 53
  4. 67

Correct answer: 53

Solution

The card labeled 1 is fixed in envelope 2, leaving 5 cards and envelopes for derangement. The number of derangements of 5 items is 44, and multiplying by the fixed arrangement gives 53 valid configurations.

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