Question

There are eight teams in a league. In how many ways can the teams finish first, second, and third? (Assume

there are no ties.)

Answer 1

Answer: 336 ways

Explanation:

Feon the question, there are eight teams in a league and we are told to find the number of ways the teams can finish first, second, and third assuming that there are no ties.

First is 1 of 8, then 1 of 7 and finally 1 of 6.

= 8 × 7 × 6

= 336 ways