In a race with 30 runners where 8 trophies will be given to the top 8 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 8^8 ways	B) 8^9 ways	C) 7^8 ways	D) 8^7 ways	E) 8^6 ways
8 people can be prized with 8 distinct prizes in 8^8 ways   8^8 waysNSWER:8^8 ways
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In a race with 30 runners where 8 trophies will be given to the top 8 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?