Question

In how many ways can 5 prizes be given away to 4 boys, when each boy is eligible for all the prizes?

• A. 1024
• B. 20
• C. 625
• D. 540

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1024

First prize can be given away to 4 boys in 4 ways.
Similarly second, third, fourth and fifth prizes can also be given away to four boys in 4 ways.
Hence the required number of way in which all the 5 prizes can be given away to 4 boys
$=4\times 4\times 4\times 4\times 4\times =1024$