First it can be a 2,4,6,8. Four numbers. Then one is removed, leaving three numbers. Then one is removed, leaving two numbers. Possibilities for that to happen: 4*3*2 = 24. Total amount of possibilities: 9*8*7 = 504. So the answer is A: 24 out of 504.
The name of the shape is an octagon. Since there are 9 identical tiles and you have 72 sides, you would divide 72 by 9 and get 8. And shape that has 8 sides would be an octagon.