Six fencers participate in a fencing championship. Assuming all competitors have an equal chance of winning, how many possibilities are there with respect to how a first-place and second-place medal can be awarded?  Choose the correct option:
A) 20  B) 24  C) 25  D) 30  E) 36
6*5= 
<gadget id="calculator">6*5</gadget>
<output>30</output>
30   The answer is 30.
<result>D</result>
Six fencers participate in a fencing championship. Assuming all competitors have an equal chance of winning, how many possibilities are there with respect to how a first-place and second-place medal can be awarded?