Question

31 cars are in a race. In how many different ways can cars finish in the top 3 positions?

Answer 1

31 cars are in a race. In how many different ways can cars finish in the top 3 positions?

In this problem

the order is important

so

Find out the permutation 3P31

`3P31=(31!)/((31-3)!)=26,970`

the answer is

26,970 ways