Question

There are 6 cyclists in a race. There will be a first-place and a second-place prize awarded. In how many different ways can the 2 prizes be awarded?

Answer 1

It can go between 1,2,3,4,5,6
It can be given to 1 and 2
It can be given to 1 and 3
It can be given to 1 and 4
It can be given to 1 and 5
It can be given to 1 and 6.

It can be given to 2 and 3
It can be given to 2 and 4
It can be given to 2 and 5
It can be given to 2 and 6

It can be given to 3 and 4
It can be given to 3 and 5
It can be given to 3 and 6

It can be given to 4 and 5
It can be given to 4 and 6

It can be given to 5 and 6.


So 15 if that is on the test.