Question

There are 24 students in a spelling bee. How many ways can the students win first, second, or third place?

Answer 1

the answer is 12144

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

24 x 23 x 22 = 12144

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 24 people that can be in first place

There are 23 people that can be second place

There are 22 people that can be third place

24 x 23 x 22 = 12144