SOLUTION: how many ways can first, second, and third prizes be awarded in a contest with 515 contestants?

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Question 1205200: how many ways can first, second, and third prizes be awarded in a contest with 515 contestants?
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1st prize may go to any one of 515 contestants.


2nd prize may go to any one of remaining 514 contestants.


3rd prize may go to any one of remaining 513 contestants.


In all, there are  515*514*513 = 135796230  different options.    ANSWER

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