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Question 974834: Eleven students are participating in a race. In how many ways the first 5 prizes can be won?
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Answer by harpazo(655)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
11C5 = (11!)/5!(11-5)!
You do the math.
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Eleven students are participating in a race. In how many ways the first 5 prizes can be won?
(2) 55440
Yes, it is , as there are:

11 students who can win 1st prize

10 students who can win 2nd prize

 9 students who can win 3rd prize

 8 students who can win 4th prize, and

 7 students who can win 5th prize 

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