SOLUTION: Eleven students are participating in a race. In how many ways the first 5 prizes can be won? (2) 55440

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Question 974834: Eleven students are participating in a race. In how many ways the first 5 prizes can be won?
(2) 55440

Found 2 solutions by harpazo, MathTherapy:
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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11C5 = (11!)/5!(11-5)!
You do the math.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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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 highlight_green%2855440%29, 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