Jillian has three different bracelets (X, Y, and Z) to give to her friends as gifts in any order she prefers. If bracelet Y is chosen first, in how many ways can Jillian give out the bracelets?

If Y is given first, the first position is fixed. The remaining bracelets X and Z can be given in either order, so there are 2 ways; the correct choice is 2.

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