Question 1173262
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Let me ask you couple of questions.  If and when you will answer them <U>FOR YOURSELF</U>, 
then you will be able to solve the problem <U>in whole</U> on your own.


So, now we concentrate on part (a).


    According to the problem, Victoria gets bronze.


    Then, how many options are for remaining females to get gold ?


    After that, how many options are for remaining females to get silver ?


If you are able to answer these two questions, you will be able to answer part (a).
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At this point, I am waiting for your answer.