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Question 484769: In how many different ways can the top eight new indie bands be ranked on a top eight list? The top hit song for each of the eight bands will compete to receive monetary awards of $1000, $500 and $250, respectively. In how many ways can the awards be given out?

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In how many different ways can the top eight new indie bands be ranked on a top eight list?
Ans: 8! = 40320 ways

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The top hit song for each of the eight bands will compete to receive monetary awards of $1000, $500 and $250, respectively. In how many ways can the awards be given out?
Ans: 8P3 = 8!/(8-3)! = 8*7*6 = 336 ways
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Stan H.