In a race with 30 runners where 4 trophies will be given to the top 6 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done? Choose the correct answer
A) 8^8 ways  B) 8^9 ways  C) 6^4 ways  D) 8^7 ways  E) 8^6 ways
6 people can be prized with 4 distinct prizes in 6^4 ways   ANSWER:6^4 ways
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In a race with 30 runners where 4 trophies will be given to the top 6 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?