SOLUTION: How many ways could 5 people finish 1st 2nd and 3rd in a race?

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Question 548214: How many ways could 5 people finish 1st 2nd and 3rd in a race?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many ways could 5 people finish 1st 2nd and 3rd in a race?
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1st place: 5 ways
2nd place: 4 ways
3rd place: 3 ways
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Total ways: 5*4*3 = 60 ways
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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