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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 det…

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 det…
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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?

User Jameswilliamiii
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14P4 =
14 / (14 - 4)
24024
User Michiel Bugher
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slot method or permutations
14*13*12*11=24024
there are 24024 ways that have different winners

User Mohana Rao
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