SOLUTION: Each year, readers of a certain magazine are asked to rank the top three best-dressed men from among 12 candidates. The magazine then awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place accordingly. Ho

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Question 1171381: Each year, readers of a certain magazine are asked to rank the top three best-dressed men from among 12 candidates. The magazine then awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place accordingly. How many possibilities are there for the top 3?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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12 choices for the first*11*10=1320 possible choices in all.