Question

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

Answer 1

8C3

Answer 2

the answer should be 56 ways

Answer 3

Isn't it :
8! for the first part
and 8*7*6 for the 2nd part ?

Answer 4

yeah go with fiddles answers, they seem more on the ball

Answer 5

that makes more sense fiddle