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An art contest has 12 entries. Prizes are being awarded for the first and second

place winners. How many different ways can the prizes be given?

An art contest has 12 entries. Prizes are being awarded for the first and second place-example-1

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Answer:

132.

Explanation:

There are a total of 12 entries.

A total of 12 people can be awarded first place. After first place has been awarded, there are 11 people remaining.


12*11 = 132.

Therefore, there is a total of 132 different ways the prizes can be given.

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