SOLUTION: In a dog show, there will be a gold and a silver medal awarded. There are 4 finalists. In how many different ways can the 2 medals be awarded?

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Question 1151387: In a dog show, there will be a gold and a silver medal awarded. There are 4 finalists. In how many different ways can the 2 medals be awarded?
Answer by ikleyn(52810) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 4*3 = 12 ways.


Any of 4 dogs A, B, C or D can be awarded by the gold medal.


Any of 3 remaining dogs can be awarded by the silver medal.