SOLUTION: In how many ways can first, second, and third prizes be awarded in a contest with 700 contestants? Assume there are no ties.

Question 1152904: In how many ways can first, second, and third prizes be awarded in a contest with 700 contestants? Assume there are no ties.
Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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ANSWER.  In 700*699*698 ways.



Explanation.  By default, any of 700 can get the first prize;


              Any of 699 remaining can get the second prize.


              And everyone of 698 remaining can get the third prize.

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