SOLUTION: In how many ways can 5 different contracts be distributed among 9 different firms, if no two contracts are awarded to the same firm?

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Question 347940:
In how many ways can 5 different contracts be distributed among 9 different firms, if no two contracts are awarded to the same firm?

Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 5 contracts and 9 firms...
it is like arranging 5 persons on 9 tables in a row.
so, no. of ways = 9P5 = 126