Question

In horse​ racing, a trifecta is a bet that the first three finishers in a race are​ selected, and they are selected in the correct order. Does a trifecta involve combinations or​ permutations? Explain.
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
Because the order of the first three finishers does not make a​ difference, the trifecta involves combinations.
B.
Because the order of the first three finishers does not make a​ difference, the trifecta involves permutations.
C.
Because the order of the first three finishers does make a​ difference, the trifecta involves combinations.
D.
Because the order of the first three finishers does make a​ difference, the trifecta involves permutations.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D