Question

how many possibilities are there for the win, place, and show (first, second, and third) positions in a hourse race with 12 horses if all orders of finish are possible

Answer 1

1320

Explanation:

There are 12 hordes, so any one of the 12 can come in first.

12 ×

After one horse comes in first, there are 11 horses left to choose from.

12 × 11 ×

After the second horse finishes, there are 10 horses left to choose from.

12 × 11 × 10 =

= 1320