SOLUTION: Six horses are entered in a race. In how many ways can they cross the finish line if ties are not allowed?

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Question 1058169: Six horses are entered in a race. In how many ways can they cross the finish line if ties are not allowed?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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First place: 6 possible
Second place: 5 possible
Third place: 4 possible
Fourth place: 3 possible
Fifth place: 2 possible
Sixth place: 1 possible
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