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If there are 40 entries to the science fair how man ways can the students get 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
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If there are 40 entries to the science fair how man ways can the students get 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

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40 choices for 1st slot
39 for 2nd (1 less)
38 for 3rd

40*39*38=59280 ways


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