The faces of a triangular prism are to be painted by 5 different colors. In how many ways can be this be done?
Choose the correct choice:
A) A.720  B) B.256  C) C.1  D) D.120  E) E.36
If I have to paint 5 sides with 5 different colour...   First face can have 5c1 options,   2nd would have 4c1, and subsequent ones would have 3c1, 2c1 and 1 options respectively.   Total options = 5c1 x 4c1 x 3c1 x 2c1 x 1 = 120 distinct ways   Correct answer - D.120
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The faces of a triangular prism are to be painted by 5 different colors. In how many ways can be this be done?