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45. Twenty-two runners compete in a cross-country race.

Three runners will each win a medal: gold, silver, or bronze.
Which of the following expressions gives the maximum
number of distinct ways the medals could be awarded?

User Ij
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9240

Explanation:

In short, the maximum number of distinct ways the medals could be awarded in this race is 22 x 21 x 20 = 9240. This is calculated using a formula for permutations. Is there anything else you would like to know?

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