In a race with 30 runners where 5 trophies will be given to the top 9 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?	Choose the correct option
A) 9^5 ways B) 8^9 ways C) 7^8 ways D) 8^7 ways E) 8^6 ways
9 people can be prized with 5 distinct prizes in 9^5 ways   9^5 waysNSWER:9^5 ways
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In a race with 30 runners where 5 trophies will be given to the top 9 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?