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How many ways can first, second, and third place be awarded in a race of 20 people?

How many ways can first, second, and third place be awarded in a race of 20 people?
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How many ways can first, second, and third place be awarded in a race of 20 people?

User Mirzu
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That would be 20 x 19 x 18 which equals 6840.
After first place is chosen, 19 spots left and so on.
The answer is 6840 ways.
User Yuriy Tumakha
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