There are $n$ letters and $n$ addressed envelopes. The probability that all the letters are not kept in the right envelope is:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{n!}$
  • B
    $1 - \frac{1}{n!}$
  • C
    $1 - \frac{1}{n}$
  • D
    None of these

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