Answer the questions below.
(a) A pizza parlor has a choice of 11 toppings for its pizzas. From these 11 toppings, how many
different 8-topping pizzas are possible?
(b) 50 athletes are running a race. A gold medal is to be given to the winner, a silver medal is to be
given to the second-place finisher, and a bronze medal is to be given to the third-place finisher.
Assume that there are no ties. In how many possible ways can the 3 medals be distributed?
