SOLUTION: The three best essays in a contest will receive gold,silver,and bronze stars.there are 10 essays.how many ways can the prizes be awarded?

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Question 809263: The three best essays in a contest will receive gold,silver,and bronze stars.there are 10 essays.how many ways can the prizes be awarded?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10P3=10!/(10-7)!
=10*9*8
=720
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Ed