Twelve gymnasts will compete in the floor exercise event in the upcoming regional gymnastics meet. In how many ways can the twelve gymnasts finish the event in first, second, third, fourth and fifth place. O (12)(5) 12!5! 12! 5! O 12C5 12P5

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Twelve gymnasts will compete in the floor exercise event in the upcoming regional gymnastics
meet. In how many ways can the twelve gymnasts finish the event in first, second, third, fourth
and fifth place.
(12)(5)
12!5!
12!
5!
O 12C5
O 12P5
Transcribed Image Text:Twelve gymnasts will compete in the floor exercise event in the upcoming regional gymnastics meet. In how many ways can the twelve gymnasts finish the event in first, second, third, fourth and fifth place. (12)(5) 12!5! 12! 5! O 12C5 O 12P5
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