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Eight runners are entered in the 100-meter race. How many different first, second, and third place finishes could possibly occur?

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MrRoyal

Answer:

336

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]Number = 8[/tex]

[tex]Positions = 1st, 2nd, 3rd[/tex]

Required

Determine number of first, second and third;

The first position can be any of the 8 runners

The second position can be any of the remaining 7

The third positioncan be any of the remaining 6

[tex]Possible\ Places = 8 * 7 * 6[/tex]

[tex]Possible\ Places = 336[/tex]