I need some help with basic thinking!
There are 12 cars contesting a race. The first three cars completing the race will be awarded prizes. In how many ways can the prizes be awarded?
I know the answer is 1320 because you use permutation formula, but I'm confused as to why the order matters in this one! Thanks in advance!

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I need some help with basic thinking! 
There are 12 cars contesting a race. The first three cars completing the race will be awarded prizes. In how many ways can the prizes be awarded?
I know the answer is 1320 because you use permutation formula, but I'm confused as to why the order matters in this one! Thanks in advance!

badhi · Answer

I think its not only winning a medal that matters.. the place matters too..

meehan98 · Answer

Okay, thank you!