If there are 4 seats and 3 students, in how many ways can they be seated?  Choose the correct answer.
A) 8	B) 10	C) 12	D) 16	E) 24
The first student has 4 choices, the second student has 3 choices, and the third student has 2 choices. The number of ways to sit is 4*3*2= 
<gadget id="calculator">4*3*2</gadget>
<output>24</output>
24.   The answer is 24.
<result>E</result>
If there are 4 seats and 3 students, in how many ways can they be seated?