In how many ways can 5 cards be arranged side-by-side on a table

1 times 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 = 120

When you have this kind of math problem you can use multiplication.

you multiply the number of things you have and every number lower than it together.

for this one you would do

5*4*3*2*1=120

there are 120 different ways 5 cards can be arranged on a table