SOLUTION: In how many ways can first, second, and third prizes be awarded in a contest with 210 contestants?

Question 1116687: In how many ways can first, second, and third prizes be awarded in a contest with 210 contestants?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In  210*209*208 ways.


There are 210 ways to award 1-st winner.


There are 209 ways to award 2-nd winner among 209 remained.


And, finally, there are 208 ways to award 3-rd winner among 208 remained.

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