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IrMO 2011 Problem 5

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In the mathematical talent show called "The X2X^2 -factor" contestants are scored by a a panel of 88 judges. Each judge awards a score of 00 ('fail'), XX ('pass'), or X2X^2 ('pass with distinction'). Three of the contestants were Ann, Barbara and David. Ann was awarded the same score as Barbara by exactly 44 of the judges. David declares that he obtained different scores to Ann from at least 44 of the judges, and also that he obtained different scores to Barbara from at least 44 judges.

In how many ways could scores have been allocated to David, assuming he is telling the truth?

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