there are eight girls competing in an ice skating competition,in how many ways can they finish in first,second, and third place?

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There are 24 ways they would get 1st 2st 3rd

Lee Crabtree answered Feb 10, 2018

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8! - 5! = (8 * 7 * 6 * 5 * 4 * 3 * 2 * 1) - (5 * 4 * 3 * 2 * 1) = 8 * 7 * 6 = 336

CommanderCat answered Feb 14, 2018

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