Question

Twelve runners are competing in a race. In how many different ways can the first,second,and third place trophies be awarded

Answer 1

Since only one person can finish in first place, one in second, etc., the total number of placers is 12x11x10, or 1320 different ways the 12 racers can finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd....
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Answer 2

1320 is the answer because its 12p3 and im just typing so i can reach 20 letters