Question

In a competition with USA, Canada, England and Mexico, how many different ways can the countries place first, second and third?

a 3
b 24
c 4
d 9​

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

There are 4 countries. If a country places first, it cannot place 2nd or 3rd or fourth. That leaves 3 that can. So this uses the counting principle

4 countries could be first

3 countries could be second

2 countries could be 3rd

1 country can be last.

4*3 * 2 * 1 = 24 different ways.