Question

eight members of the track team run the 800m race. Trophies are awarded for first, second, and third place. How many ways can three of the track team members when a trophy?
oobleck
8P3
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what does that mean
oobleck
you clearly need to review permutations and combinations.
8P3 = 8*7*6
Formally, that's 8!/(8-3)!
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oh ya sorry that makes sense, I apologize