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[Roses Are Red]

1. In how many ways can 10 instructors be assigned to eight sections of a course in mathematics?

My answer: 10 P 8 = (10!)/(10-8)! = 10!/2! = 3628800/2 = 1814400

2. In how many different ways can the top ten new indie bands be ranked on a top ten list? The top hit song for each of the ten bands will compete to receive monetary awards of $1000, $500, $250 and $100, respectively. In how many ways can the awards be given out?

My answer:
10! = 10 x 9 x 8 x 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 3,628,800
10 x 9 x 8 x 7 = 5,040 ways

 

[Unknown008]

1. In how many ways can 10 instructors be assigned to eight sections of a course in mathematics?

My answer: 10 P 8 = (10!)/(10-8)! = 10!/2! = 3628800/2 = 1814400

2. In how many different ways can the top ten new indie bands be ranked on a top ten list? The top hit song for each of the ten bands will compete to receive monetary awards of $1000, $500, $250 and $100, respectively. In how many ways can the awards be given out?

My answer:
10! = 10 x 9 x 8 x 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 3,628,800
10 x 9 x 8 x 7 = 5,040 ways

I don't see anything wrong with your answers

 

[Deleted member 4993]

1. In how many ways can 10 instructors be assigned to eight sections of a course in mathematics?

My answer: 10 P 8 = (10!)/(10-8)! = 10!/2! = 3628800/2 = 1814400

2. In how many different ways can the top ten new indie bands be ranked on a top ten list?

The top hit song for each of the ten bands will compete to receive monetary awards of $1000, $500, $250 and $100, respectively. In how many ways can the awards be given out?

My answer:
10! = 10 x 9 x 8 x 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 3,628,800
10 x 9 x 8 x 7 = 5,040 ways

2. In how many different ways can the top ten new indie bands be ranked on a top ten list?

This one can be difficult - depending on interpretation!

Does the top ten list consist of only indie-band? Or is it general top ten list like Billboard's top 40 list?