Question

Eight runners are entered in the 100-meter race. How many different first, second, and third place finishes could possibly occur?

Answer 1

336

Explanation:

Given

`Number = 8`

`Positions = 1st, 2nd, 3rd`

Required

Determine number of first, second and third;

The first position can be any of the 8 runners

The second position can be any of the remaining 7

The third positioncan be any of the remaining 6

`Possible\ Places = 8 * 7 * 6`

`Possible\ Places = 336`