Smith High School's track team is at a track meet with 15 other schools. The winner of each race wins points for his or her school, and the three teams with the highest number of points are awarded first, second, and third place trophies. How many different ways can first, second, and third place be awarded?
i tried multiplying 15x14x13x12 and dividing but nothing

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Smith High School's track team is at a track meet with 15 other schools. The winner of each race wins points for his or her school, and the three teams with the highest number of points are awarded first, second, and third place trophies. How many different ways can first, second, and third place be awarded?
i tried multiplying 15x14x13x12 and dividing but nothing

anonymous · Answer

nvm i got 2730 is that good enough

anonymous · Answer

Yes that's correct.

kropot72 · Answer

Try 16 * 15 * 14 = 3360
Note there are 16 schools including Smith High School!

anonymous · Answer

yes ur right

kropot72 · Answer

You're welcome :)

anonymous · Answer

gah maybe I should read the question