SOLUTION: The Big Triple at the local racetrack consists of picking the correct order of finish of the first three horses in the ninth race. If there are 12 horses entered in today’s ninth r

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Question 669605: The Big Triple at the local racetrack consists of picking the correct order of finish of the first three horses in the ninth race. If there are 12 horses entered in today’s ninth race, how many Big Triple outcomes are possible?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
12 horses entered,how many Big Triple outcomes are possible: 12P3 = 12!/9! = 12%2A11%2A10
(order important)