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.