how many seven digit numbers can be formed with the digits 1,2,4,7 if NO repetition is allowed
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"No repetition" means the same number seven digit does not appear more than once. It does not mean you cannot use the same digit twice; obviously you have to because you have to create a seven digit number with 4 digits.