Question

How many ways can three sprinters finish in first, second, and third place?

1
3
6
i got 6 is that correct

Answer 1

If we think of it as different slots, there are 3 slots for the first position. Then, as the first one is taken, there are 2 for second, and similarly 1 for the third.
You multiply them, so 3 * 2 * 1.

Answer 2

And that, sir, is correct.