SOLUTION: First, second, and Ihird prizes are to be awarded to three different people. If there are 20 eligible candidates, how many outcomes are possible?

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Question 428747: First, second, and Ihird prizes are to be awarded to three different people. If there are 20 eligible candidates, how many outcomes are possible?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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First, second, and Ihird prizes are to be awarded to three different people. If there are 20 eligible candidates, how many outcomes are possible?
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Ans: 20P3 = 20*19*18
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Stan H.