Question

Six sprinters are racing in a 100-meter dash. How many different ways can a gold, silver, and

bronze medal be awarded?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Explanation

6 sprinters are in a race. Any one of the 6 could win. None of them can win 2 medals. So the first result is 6

5 runners remain. The second medal goes to any one of the 5

4 runners remain after 1 of the 5 have been choosen. Any one of the 4 could win.

Answer 6 * 5 * 4 = 120

There are 120 ways of awarding 3 medals to 6 people.