PLEASE HELP!! WILL MEDAL!!

15 pigs are entered in the "Best Pig" competition at the county fair. The judges will award very special pigs with blue, red, and white ribbons. In how many different ways can these ribbons be awarded to 3 of the 15 pigs?

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PLEASE HELP!! WILL MEDAL!!

15 pigs are entered in the "Best Pig" competition at the county fair. The judges will award very special pigs with blue, red, and white ribbons. In how many different ways can these ribbons be awarded to 3 of the 15 pigs?

kropot72 · Answer

Have you studied combinations and permutations?

anonymous · Answer

No.

anonymous · Answer

I don't really need to learn it I just need some sort of formula to get this mess done.

anonymous · Answer

I thought to multiply 15 and 3 but I sense it is not that simple.

kropot72 · Answer

On OS we prefer to help people to learn mathematics.

anonymous · Answer

That's why I'd like the formula?