Question

7 students enter a school talent show. Prizes are awarded for the top 3 places. How many different top=three outcomes are possible?


How would I solve this?

Answer 1

Think of it this way ....
7 different students could receive first prize,
for each these, 6 different students would receive 2nd prize, and the remaining 5 students could qualify for third prize.
So what is 7x6x5 ?

Answer 2

oh ok