Question

The 10 students who completed a special flying course are waiting to see if they will be awarded the one Distinction or the one Merit award for their efforts.
aIn how many ways can the two awards be given if:

1. if the same student can receive both awards?
2.if the same student cannot receive both awards?

Answer 1

Answer: 1)100ways and 2)90ways

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-The 10 students who completed a special flying course are waiting to see if they will be awarded the one Distinction or the one Merit award for their efforts.

Ways can the two awards be given if the same student can receive both awards (i.e repetition is allowed)

=10×10=100ways

Ways can the two awards be given if the same student cannot receive both awards(i.e. repetition is not allowed)

=10×9=90ways