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discussion of rounds is a red herring

by sanju09 » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:18 am
In a group of 8 semifinalists, all but 2 will advance to the final round. If, in the final round, only the top 3 will be awarded medals, then how many groups of medal winners are possible?

A. 20
B. 56
C. 120
D. 560
E. 720

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by Morgoth » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:27 am
out of 8 people 6 will advance to the final

in finals out of 6 people 3 will get the medals

therefore, out of 8 people 3 will get the medals

total medal groups = 8C3 = 56

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by sanju09 » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:32 am
Morgoth wrote:out of 8 people 6 will advance to the final

in finals out of 6 people 3 will get the medals

therefore, out of 8 people 3 will get the medals

total medal groups = 8C3 = 56

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