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Question:

Ten students each submit one essay for competition.
In how many ways can the first, second, and third prizes be awarded?
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User Reza S
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what is happend here haha

User Wolszakp
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Answer:

720 ways

Explanation:

First place has 10 choices. First prize is chosen. So, 9 students are left.

Second place has 9 choices.

First and second prizes are chosen. Now 8 students are left

Third place has 8 choices.

Total ways = 10 * 9 * 8 = 720 ways

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