determine if the situation represents a permutation or a combination. Then calculate the value of the permutation or combination.

Question

In a bowling tournament, the top 5 bowlers will receive prizes ($50, $100, $200, $500, and $1,000). If a total of 38 people enter the tournament, in how many different ways can the 5 prizes be awarded?

Answer 1

Since order makes a difference: permutation

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