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?
Pick one:
A) 5^3 ways	B) 8^9 ways	C) 7^8 ways	D) 8^7 ways	E) 8^6 ways
5 people can be prized with 3 distinct prizes in 5^3 ways   5^3 waysNSWER:5^3 ways
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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?