Permutation & Combination · Question 20 · Easy
Three different prizes are to be given to 5 students, and any student may win more than one prize. In how many ways can the prizes be given?
- 10
- 243
- 125
- 60
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 125
Explanation: Each of the 3 prizes can go to any of the 5 students: 5 × 5 × 5 = 125.
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