Question

The number of ways in which first, second and third prizes can be given to $5$ competitors is

• A. 10
• B. 60
• C. 15
• D. 125

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

60

Answer 2

First prize can be given in $5$ ways. Then second prize can be given in $4$ ways and the third prize in $3$ ways (Since a competitior cannot get two prizes) and hence the no. of ways. = $5 \times 4 \times 3 = 60$ ways