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There are 16 finalists in a singing competition. The top five singers receive prizes. How many ways can the singers finish first through fifth? (please show work)

College Algebra

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ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.5: Counting Principles

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