Question

A gold, a silver, and a bronze medal are awarded in an Olympic event. In how many possible ways can the medals be awarded for a 200-meter sprint in which there are 12 runners

Answer 1

The medals can be awarded in 1,320 possible ways.

Explanation:

Given that a gold, a silver, and a bronze medal are awarded in an Olympic event, to determine in how many possible ways can the medals be awarded for a 200-meter sprint in which there are 12 runners, the following calculation must be performed:

12 x 11 x 10 = X

12 x 110 = X

1,320 = X

Therefore, the medals can be awarded in 1,320 possible ways.