Question

twelve people enter a contest. prizes will be given for first second and third place. how many ways can the prizes be given

Answer 1

1320 ways

Explanation:

Number of contestants = 12

Positions that are n be awarded = First, Second, Third

Number of contestants who could be first = 12 (all 12 contestants)

Number of contestants who could be second = 11 (all 12 contestants - first)

Number of contestants who could be third = 10 (all 12 contestants - first and second )

The number of ways prices can be given :

(1st * 2nd * 3rd) = 12 * 11 * 10 = 1320 ways