Tell whether permutations or combinations are being described.
-10 pageant contestants are selected to be given awards and titles, the first being the winner, the second being the first runner-up, the third being the second runner-up, and so forth.
A) Permutations
B) Combinations

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Permutations are used because the order in which the pageant contestants are selected matters, with different titles awarded based on their ranking.

Tell Whether Permutations or Combinations Are Being Described