Question

In how many ways 3 prizes out of 5 van be distributed amongst 3 brothers equally(a) 10(b) 45(c) 60(d) 120

Answer 1

First brother = choice of any 5

Second brother = choice of any 4 (excluded the one that the first brother chose)

Third brother = choice of 3 (excluded the one that the first and second brother chose)

Total number of combinations = 5 x 4 x 3 = 60 ways

Answer: (C) There are 60 ways