Question

There are 10 runners in a race. medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. in how many different ways can the medals be awarded?

Answer 1

i guess it's 720

Step-by-step explanation:

1st= 10 options

2nd= 9 options (bc one is rewarded as 1st)

3rd= 8 options (bc one is rewarded as 2nd)

10x9x8=720