Question

There are eight sprinters competing for first, second, and third place ribbons. How many different ways can the ribbons be awarded?
A.) 1,680
B.) 336
C.) 24
D.) 8

Answer 1

8 choices for first, 7 for second , 6 for third
counting principle says multiply
\[8\times 7\times 6\]

Answer 2

336?