document.write( "Question 1156561: In how many ways can first, second, and third prizes be awarded in a contest with 405 contestants? Assume there are no ties. \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "In 405*404*403 ways.      ANSWER\r\n" );
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document.write( "The first prize may go to any of the 405 contestants.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The second prize may go to any one of remaining 404 contestants.\r\n" );
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document.write( "And the third prize may go to any one of remaining 403 contestants.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Which gives the answer.\r\n" );
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