Suppose that there are eight runners in a race. The winner receives a gold medal, the second place finisher receives a silver medal and the third-place finisherreceives a bronze medal. How many different ways are there to award these medals, if all possible outcomes of the race can occur?
Suppose that there are eight runners in a race. The winner receives a gold medal, the second place finisher receives a silver medal and the third-place finisherreceives a bronze medal. How many different ways are there to award these medals, if all possible outcomes of the race can occur?
Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
Section9.5: Counting Principles
Problem 42SE: In horse racing, a “trifecta” occurs when a bettor wins by selecting the first three finishers in...
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Suppose that there are eight runners in a race. The winner receives a gold medal, the
second place finisher receives a silver medal and the third-place finisherreceives a
bronze medal. How many different ways are there to award these medals, if all
possible outcomes of the race can occur?
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