There are 16 people in a running race the first 3 people to finish the race will be given prizes how many different ways can the 1st 2nd and 3rd place prizes be awarded

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asked Jan 3, 2021 207k views

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Basar · Answer 1 · 2021-01-06T23:28:50+0000

Answer:

3360

Explanation:

16 possible first runners _times_ 15 possible 2nd runners _times_ 14 possible third runners

= 16*15*14

= 3360 different possible ways the 3 prizes are awarded.