SOLUTION: Seven runners are racing against each other in a track meet. In how many ways can these runners be in first, second, and third place (assume there cannot be any ties).

Question 459224: Seven runners are racing against each other in a track meet. In how many ways can these runners be in first, second, and third place (assume there cannot be any ties).
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Seven runners are racing against each other in a track meet. In how many ways can these runners be in first, second, and third place (assume there cannot be any ties).
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Ans: 7*6*5 = 210 ways
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Stan H.
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