SOLUTION: There are 8 swimmers competing in a race. Prizes are awarded for the swimmers who finish in first, second, and third place. How many different ways can the swimmers finish first, s

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Question 866429: There are 8 swimmers competing in a race. Prizes are awarded for the swimmers who finish in first, second, and third place. How many different ways can the swimmers finish first, second, and third?
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Order Important: 8P3 = 8%21%2F5%21+=+8%2A7%2A6 = 336 ways