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  • 03-03-2020
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Six people take part in a one hundred-metre sprint. In how many different ways is it possible for the first three prizes to be awarded assuming there is not a
draw?

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mcastillo9
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  • 03-03-2020

Answer:

120

Step-by-step explanation:

6P3

6!/(6-3)!

120

or:

6 choices for first spot × 5 choices for the second spot × 4 choices for the third spot

6x5x4 =120

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