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1.) From a group of 8 people, 5 will each win $1,000. How many different winning groups are

possible?
A.) 56
B.) 6720
C.) 168
D.) 336

User Jeff Widman
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Anwser 6720 ways different

Explanation:

In this case, we must calculate the different ways using the permutation formula:

nPr = n! / (n - r)!

where n is the total number of people and r would come being the group of person that you want to put together the groups, therefore n = 8 and r = 5

replacing:

8P5 = 8! / (8 - 5)!

8P5 = 6720

That is to say that there are 6720 ways different winning groups are possible

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