There are 20 options for first place, then 19 remaining options for second place, and 18 remaining options for third place. Therefore, the total number of ways is:
20 x 19 x 18 = 6,840
So the answer is (B) 6,840.
There are 20 entries in the chess tournament. How many ways can the entries finish in first, second, and third place?
A. 340
B. 6,840
C. 7,220
D. 8,350.
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