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?\nOptions:\n(A) 5^3 ways\n(B) 8^9 ways\n(C) 7^8 ways\n(D) 8^7 ways\n(E) 8^6 ways
A step-by-step solution is:
(A)
5 people can be prized with 3 distinct prizes in 5^3 ways.

Final answer: (A)