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Q: The number of ways in which 8 distinct toys can be distributed among 5 children?

  • 1
    5P8
  • 2
    5^8
  • 3
    8P5
  • 4
    8^5
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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.

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