54.3k views
20 votes
Suppose there are 8 runners competing in the 400 meter race. The fastest three runners will win a ribbon. In how many ways can runners finish first, second, and third place?

User Visa Kopu
by
8.4k points

1 Answer

8 votes

Answer:


^8C_3=336way

Explanation:

From the question we are told that

Number of runners
N=8

Distance
d=400m

Generally the top three places can be determined mathematically as


^8C_3


^8C_3=336way

therefore the top three can be determined in 336ways

User Smt
by
8.7k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories