How many ways can seven horses finish a race?

A.
7

B.
49

C.
5040

D.
823,543
could someone show me how to do this do i times it by seven or how please explain please

Question

How many ways can seven horses finish a race? 	
	
 
A.
	7
	
 
B.
	49
	
 
C.
	5040
	
 
D.
	823,543 
could someone show me how to do this do i times it by seven or how please explain please

anonymous · Answer

7! = 5040

anonymous · Answer

i think b idk.....

anonymous · Answer

Well I would do 7x7=49 because there 7 horses and 7 possible placements

anonymous · Answer

r u sure @sourwing i thought timing it by 7

bibby · Answer

Pretend they're numbered 1-7
They can each come in 1st 2nd 3rd etc. places
Or 1 can come in first 7 in 2nd 6 in third 5 in fourth etc.

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