how many options out of 8

[jemidiah]

You didn't really ask a complete question. You'll have to be clearer. For what it's worth,
1 + 8 + 8*7*6*5*4*3 + 8*7*6*5*4 + 8*7*6*5 + 8 * 7 *6 + 8 *7 + 8
= 28,969