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Explanation:

Out of the 10 houses, we first place the 7 houses in which the thief will not steal. There are 8 spaces in between and at either ends of these 7 houses where we can place the three houses in which he plans to steal. Thus, the three houses can be selected in 8C3 = 56 ways.

Hence, option (a).

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