Solution

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Cayley theorem states that every group is isomorphic to a subgroup of the symmetric group on its underlying set. For , define
Each is a permutation, and , so is a homomorphism. If is the identity permutation, then ; hence the homomorphism is injective. For finite of order , this embeds in .

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