MCQ
In how many ways 8 distinct toys can be distributed among 5 children?
    • A
      $\ ^8\text{P}_5$
    • B
      $\ ^5\text{P}_8$
    • C
      $5^8$
    • D
      $8^5$

    Answer

    1. $5^8$

    Solution:

    Given that, the number of toys $ = 8$

    The number of children $ = 5.$

    Hence, the number of ways 8 distinct toys can be distributed among 5 children is  $5\times5\times5\times5\times5\times5\times5\times5 =5^8.$

    Hence, option (c)  $5^8$ is the correct answer.

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