SOLUTION: eight horses are entered in a race in which a first, second, and third prize will be awarded. assuming no ties, How many different outcomes are possible?

Question 439722: eight horses are entered in a race in which a first, second, and third prize will be awarded. assuming no ties, How many different outcomes are possible?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
eight horses are entered in a race in which a first, second, and third prize will be awarded. assuming no ties, How many different outcomes are possible?
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If you are studying permutations the answer is 8P8 = 8! = 40320
Cheers,
Stan H.

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