SOLUTION: In the men's 5000m race at the 2008 Olympics, there were 15 runners in the final. How many different ways could the gold, silver, and bronze medal be given out?

SOLUTION: In the men's 5000m race at the 2008 Olympics, there were 15 runners in the final. How many different ways could the gold, silver, and bronze medal be given out?

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Question 1116297: In the men's 5000m race at the 2008 Olympics, there were 15 runners in the final. How many different ways could the gold, silver, and bronze medal be given out?
Answer by ikleyn(52779) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In 15*14*13 different ways.

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