SOLUTION: how many ways can 5 runners place 1st to 5th place in a race?
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Question 436005: how many ways can 5 runners place 1st to 5th place in a race?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 runners from 1st to 5th equals 5!, which equals 5X4X3X2X1=20X6=120 different ways.
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