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by logitech » Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:55 pm
How many ways are there to award a gold, silver and bronze medal to 10 contending teams?

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by jimmiejaz » Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:26 am
The total ways are 10*9*8 = 720.
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by mals24 » Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:06 am
Since the order matters (ABC is not the same as ACB) = 10P3 = 720.

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by orel » Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:59 am
can you please give more explanation on this....
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by logitech » Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:23 am
mals24 wrote:Since the order matters (ABC is not the same as ACB) = 10P3 = 720.

Wow it looks simple I hope there is no catch!!!
YOU GOT IT! Order matters and the OA is 720
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