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There are 5 swimmers in a race. There will be a first-place, a second-place, and a third-place prize awarded. In how many different ways can the 3 prizes be awarded?
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There are 5 swimmers in a race. There will be a first-place, a second-place, and a third-place prize awarded. In how many different ways can the 3 prizes be awarded?

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3 ways for the first 3 people
User Thomas Vanhelden
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it can only be between 3 people not 5 so 3 ways
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