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counting and probability junior

Problem

A haunted house has six windows. In how many ways can Georgie the Ghost enter the house by one window and leave by a different window?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Georgie can enter the haunted house through any of the six windows. Then, he can leave through any of the remaining five windows. So, Georgie has a total of ways he can enter the house by one window and leave by a different window. Therefore, we have ways.
Final answer
D