Student: In a race with 30 runners where 3 trophies will be given to the top 5 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?
Options:
(A) 5^3 ways
(B) 8^9 ways
(C) 7^8 ways
(D) 8^7 ways
(E) 8^6 ways.
Another student: Let's say, hmmm...
5 people can be prized with 3 distinct prizes in 5^3 ways Final answer: (A).