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31 cars are in a race. In how many different ways can cars finish in the top 3 positions?

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31 cars are in a race. In how many different ways can cars finish in the top 3 positions?

In this problem

the order is important

so

Find out the permutation 3P31


3P31=(31!)/((31-3)!)=26,970

the answer is

26,970 ways

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