For every positive integer n , denote by Dn the number of permutations (x1,…,xn) of (1,2,…,n) such that xj=j for every 1≤j≤n . For 1≤k≤2n , denote by Δ(n,k) the number of permutations (x1,…,xn) of (1,2,…,n) such that xi=k+i for every 1≤i≤k and xj=j for every 1≤j≤n . Prove that Δ(n,k)=i=0∑k=1(ik−1)n−(k+i)D(n+1)−(k+i) (Proposed by Combinatorics; Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran; Mirzavaziri)