SOLUTION: In a beauty pageant, the final 5 contestants are Ada, Elaine, Iris, Olivia, and Ursula. 1. How many ways are there to line up the 5 constestants in a row? 2. How many choices are

Question 1175240: In a beauty pageant, the final 5 contestants are Ada, Elaine, Iris, Olivia, and Ursula.
1. How many ways are there to line up the 5 constestants in a row?
2. How many choices are there for selecting the champion, Firsf runner-up, second runner-up from the 5 contestants?
3. Given that Iris, is the second runner-up, how many choices are there for selecting the champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up from the 5 contestants?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi
1. How many ways are there to line up the 5 contestants in a row?  5!
Ways top three places con be chosen:  5P3   (order important)
Use Your calculator. 
For example: Casio fx-115 ES plus is inexpensive and easy to use.
Wish You the Best in your Studies.

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