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How many ways can 12 swimmers finish in first, second, and third place?

show work​, pls.​

User Roko
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Answer:

1,320 ways

Explanation:

Only one person can win first, second and third place. The total number of placers is 12 times 11 times 10.

12 × 11 × 10 = 1320

User Ed Trujillo
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