Twelve weightlifters are competing in the dead-lift competition.In how many ways can the weightlifters finish first,second,and third (no ties)?
A)1,728
B)6
C)36
D)3
E)1,320

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There are 12 options for first place, then 11 options for second place (because one person has already been chosen for first place), and 10 options for third place (because two people have already been chosen). Therefore, the answer is 12 x 11 x 10 = 1,320, which is choice E.

Twelve Weightlifters Are Competing in the Dead-Lift Competition