Question

At a track meet, eight runners are running the 200 m dash. Assuming no ties, how

many ways can the first three finishers come in?

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

1. One comes first, two comes second, and three comes last.

2. one comes first, two comes last, and three comes second.

3. One comes second, Two comes first, and three comes last.

4. One come last, Two comes first, and three comes second.

5. One comes second, Two comes last, Three comes first.

6. One comes last, Two comes second, and Three comes first.