Question

There are 16 people in a running race the first 3 people to finish the race will be given prizes how many different ways can the 1st 2nd and 3rd place prizes be awarded

Answer 1

3360

Explanation:

16 possible first runners _times_ 15 possible 2nd runners _times_ 14 possible third runners

= 16*15*14

= 3360 different possible ways the 3 prizes are awarded.