A particular American football play has eleven players: one quarterback, one running back, one center, two wide receivers, and six more offensive players. The coach calling the play has 3 quarterbacks, 2 running backs, 1 center, 4 wide receivers, and 20 other offensive players to choose from. When the play is called, the participating eleven players go onto the field to join the huddle in any order. Then, the play is lined up, where the participating players arrange themselves on the field in a particular way. (a) How many different possible combinations of players could there be in the huddle before the play is lined up? (b

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A particular American football play has eleven players: one quarterback, one running back, one center, two wide receivers, and six more offensive players. The coach calling the play has 3 quarterbacks, 2 running backs, 1 center, 4 wide receivers, and 20 other offensive players to choose from. When the play is called, the participating eleven players go onto the field to join the huddle in any order. Then, the play is lined up, where the participating players arrange themselves on the field in a particular way.

(a) How many different possible combinations of players could there be in the huddle before the play is lined up?

(b) When the particular play is lined up, the offensive line is in the center of the field with three offensive players on each side of the center player (seven players total). The two wide receivers line up on opposite sides of the offensive line - one on the left, and one on the right. The quarterback is lined up behind the center, and the running back is lined up behind the quarterback. See the diagram below. How many different possible arrangements of players could there be to choose from given the choice of personnel already in the huddle?

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(c) When making the playbook, how many different ways are there for the coach to assign particular players to the final lineup positions for this play?

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