Six people take part in a one hundred-metre sprint. In how many different ways is it possible for the first three prizes to be awarded assuming there is not a draw?

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Nickponline · Answer 1 · 2021-03-04T04:51:03+0000

Answer:

120

Explanation:

6P3

6!/(6-3)!

120

or:

6 choices for first spot × 5 choices for the second spot × 4 choices for the third spot

6x5x4 =120