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5 runners in a race. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place get gold, silver, and bronze medals. How many possible outcomes are there for gold, silver, and bronze medal winners?

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Answer:

60

Explanation:

This is a permutation problem as the order matters.

P(5,3) = 5! / (5-3)! = 5! / 2! = 60

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