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There are 40 entries in the science Fair. How many ways can the entries finish in first, second, and third place?

There are 40 entries in the science Fair. How many ways can the entries finish in first, second, and third place?
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There are 40 entries in the science Fair. How many ways can the entries finish in first, second, and third place?

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Formula:

(n!)/((n-r)!)

(40!)/(37!)

Answer:
59280

Hope this helps!
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