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Gifts to five children with restrictions

High school · ●●○○○ 20 pts

Four types of present are available: a candy, a paperback, a dolly, and a Mercedes. Five children, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael, each receive exactly one present. Michael and Jermaine cannot receive the same type of present, Tito and Michael cannot receive the same type of present, and Tito cannot receive a paperback. In how many ways can the presents be given?

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