Question

Amanda, Bryan, and Carl are about to compete in 100

mixed IM swimming events. These are the only three
swimmers competing in this event. They are all working
hard to win first place.
How many different possible ways could the 3 swimmers
place?
2

Answer 1

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Answer:

6

Explanation:

Any of the three can be in first place.

Any of the remaining two can be in 2nd place.

The remaining swimmer will be in 3rd place.

There are 3 × 2 × 1 = 6 possible orderings of the swimmers.