SOLUTION: First, second, and Ihird prizes are to be awarded to three different people. If there are 20 eligible candidates, how many outcomes are possible?

SOLUTION: First, second, and Ihird prizes are to be awarded to three different people. If there are 20 eligible candidates, how many outcomes are possible?

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Question 428747: First, second, and Ihird prizes are to be awarded to three different people. If there are 20 eligible candidates, how many outcomes are possible?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, second, and Ihird prizes are to be awarded to three different people. If there are 20 eligible candidates, how many outcomes are possible?
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Ans: 20P3 = 20*19*18
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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