Question

The number of ways, in which $8$ distinct toys can be distributed among $5$ children, is

• A. $5^8$
• B. $8^5$
• C. ${}^8{P}_5$
• D. $40$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $5^8$

Each toy can be distributed in $5$ ways.

So, total number of ways $=5\times 5\times 5\times 5\times 5\times 5\times 5\times 5$ $=5^8$.