There are 11 horses in a race. In how many ways can the first three positions of the order of the
finish occur? (Assume there are no ties.)

A) 994 B) 165 C) 990 D) 163

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There are 11 horses in a race. In how many ways can the first three positions of the order of the
finish occur? (Assume there are no ties.)

A) 994 B) 165 C) 990 D) 163

anonymous · Answer

Out of 25 questions, I m stuck on 6 of them

anonymous · Answer

how many ways can you be stuck on 6  out of 25 questions?

anonymous · Answer

11 horses for the first position
10 for the second
9 for the third
counting principle says multiply these together, you get 
$$11\times 10\times 9$$ you compute in your head

anonymous · Answer

990

anonymous · Answer

Oh!! I have it...

anonymous · Answer

yes, 990

anonymous · Answer

I will be postin 3 more questions and thanks for all your assistance