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The number of ways in which 8 distinct toys can be distributed among 5 children?5
Q: The number of ways in which 8 distinct toys can be distributed among 5 children?
- 15P8false
- 25^8true
- 38P5false
- 48^5false
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Answer : 2. "5^8"
Explanation :
Answer: B) 5^8 Explanation: As the toys are distinct and not identical, For each of the 8 toys, we have three choices as to which child will receive the toy. Therefore, there are 58 ways to distribute the toys. Hence, it is 58 and not 85.