Suppose there are 8 runners competing in the 400 meter race. The fastest three runners will win a ribbon. In how many ways can runners finish first, second, and third place?

Respuesta :

Answer:

[tex]^8C_3=336way[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question we are told that

Number of runners [tex]N=8[/tex]

Distance [tex]d=400m[/tex]

Generally the top three places can be determined mathematically as        

     [tex]^8C_3[/tex]

     [tex]^8C_3=336way[/tex]

therefore the top three can be determined in 336ways