Solve.
-There are 5 women running in a race. How many first, second, and third place possibilities can occur?
A) 125
B) 15
C) 10
D) 60

Name: Solve. -There are 5 women running in a race. How many first, second, and third place possibilities can occur? A) 125 B) 15 C) 10 D) 60
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This is a permutation problem because the order in which the women finish matters. The number of ways to choose the top 3 finishers from 5 is calculated by 5P3 = 5! / (5-3)! = 5*4*3 = 60.

Solve. -There Are 5 Women Running in a Race. How Many