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OpenStudy (anonymous):

here are fifteen people competing in an event. How many ways are there for people to finish first, second, and third?

hero (hero):

The number of ways \(n\) people can finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an event is \(n(n - 1)(n - 2)\).

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