SOLUTION: In how many ways can we (i) arrange 5 people in a queue. (ii) award three different prizes (car, TV, laptop) to three out of a total of five people so that each person receives a

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Question 995554: In how many ways can we
(i) arrange 5 people in a queue.
(ii) award three different prizes (car, TV, laptop) to three out of a total of five people so that each person receives at most one prize.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In how many ways can we
(i) arrange 5 people in a queue.
Ans: 5! = 5*4*3*2*1 = 120 ways
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(ii) award three different prizes (car, TV, laptop) to three out of a total of five people so that each person receives at most one prize.
Ams: 5*4*3 = 60 ways
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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