Question

An art contest has 12 entries. Prizes are being awarded for the first and second

place winners. How many different ways can the prizes be given?

Answer 1

132.

Explanation:

There are a total of 12 entries.

A total of 12 people can be awarded first place. After first place has been awarded, there are 11 people remaining.

`12*11 = 132.`

Therefore, there is a total of 132 different ways the prizes can be given.