SOLUTION: ten students are participating in a race. In how many ways can the first prize be won?

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Question 936198: ten students are participating in a race. In how many ways can the first prize be won?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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10 ways if one of them will be first.
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Should you consider 2-way ties, 3-way ties, etc?