In a race, there are 14 runners. Trophies for the race are awarded to the runners finishing in first through fourth place. In how many ways can first through fourth place be determined?

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In a race, there are 14 runners. Trophies for the race are awarded to the runners finishing in first through fourth place. In how many ways can first through fourth place be determined?

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14P4 =
14 / (14 - 4)
24024

Michiel Bugher answered Dec 16, 2018

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slot method or permutations
14*13*12*11=24024
there are 24024 ways that have different winners

Mohana Rao answered Dec 18, 2018

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