Question

In a race, there are 20 runners. Trophies for the race are awarded to the runners finishing in first and second place. In how many ways can first and second place be determined

Answer 1

Answer:

There are 380 ways that 1st and 2nd place can be determined in the race

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 20 possibilities for determine the 1st place

There are 19 possibilities for determine the 2nd place

Number of ways that 1st and 2nd place can be determined = 20 * 19

Number of ways that 1st and 2nd place can be determined = 380