SOLUTION: A yacht race has 12 competitors. How many different ways can 1st, 2nd, and 3rd be awarded?

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Question 915941: A yacht race has 12 competitors. How many different ways can 1st, 2nd, and 3rd be awarded?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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12P3 = 12!/9! = 1320 ways