document.write( "Question 950980: A 5k run has 50 people participate in it. The race directors give out medals to the athletes that place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. How many different combinations of 3 runners could make up the top 3 out of the 50 runners total? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #580733 by Fombitz(32388)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! First place could be any of the 50. \n" ); document.write( "Second place could be 49. \n" ); document.write( "Third place could be 48. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |