SOLUTION: There are 8 swimmers competing in a race. Prizes are awarded for the swimmers who finish in first, second, and third place. How many different ways can the swimmers finish first, s

Question 866429: There are 8 swimmers competing in a race. Prizes are awarded for the swimmers who finish in first, second, and third place. How many different ways can the swimmers finish first, second, and third?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Order Important: 8P3 =  = 336 ways 

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