Question
There are four parcels and five post-offices. In how many different ways can the parcels be sent by registered post?

Answer

Total number of parcels = 4Total number of post-offices = 5
Since a percel can be sent to any one of the five post offices.
So, the requied number of ways = 5 × 5 × 5 × 5
$= 5^4$
$= 625$
Hence, total number of ways is 625.

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