Question

In how many ways can 5 apples be distributed among 6 boys, there being no restriction to the number of apples each boy may get?

Answer 1

Each apple may be given to any of the 6 boys.
So, each apple may be given in 6 ways.
`therefore " 5 apples may be given in"(6xx6xx6xx6xx6)=6^(5)=7776` ways.