There are $4$ distinct colored balls and $4$ boxes of the same colors as the balls. In how many ways can the balls be placed in the boxes such that no ball goes into a box of its own color?

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    None of these

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