SOLUTION: Ten horses are entered in a race. How many possible ways could 3 out of the 10 horses place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd?

SOLUTION: Ten horses are entered in a race. How many possible ways could 3 out of the 10 horses place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd?

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Question 935296: Ten horses are entered in a race. How many possible ways could 3 out of the 10 horses place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10*9*8 = 720
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