SOLUTION: Question is: How many variations in first-, second-, and third-place finishes are possible in a 100-yard das with 6 runners? Please show work - Thank you.

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Question 950235: Question is:
How many variations in first-, second-, and third-place finishes are possible in a 100-yard das with 6 runners?
Please show work - Thank you.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For first place, you could have 6 choices.
Which leaves in second place, 5 choices
and also leaves in third place, 4 choices.
N=6%2A5%2A4=120