myarmyofsugakookies
myarmyofsugakookies myarmyofsugakookies
  • 16-12-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

There are 20 cars in a race. How many different ways can the cars finish in order in the top 3 positions?

Respuesta :

Justaro
Justaro Justaro
  • 16-12-2021
Since there are 20 cars in a race, and asked to order in top 3 positions, we can start by multiplying down from 20, four times.

20 x 19 x 18 x 17 = 116,280

So there are 116,280 different ways the cars can finish in that order.

Hope this helps :)
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

In a frequency distribution, the mid-value of a class is 12 and its width is 6. The lower limit of the class is: (A) 6 (B) 9 (C) 12 (D) 18
fill in the blank to make a perfect square y^2-12y+?
What is the definition of the word empathy
the place value of the 9 in 89,170,326
_______ is a force of attraction that occurs between objects due to their mass. a. magnetism b. gravity c. weight d. deposition
Spain was once home to five different cultural groups. Name them.
How to solve mean median and mode
Two competing gyms each offer childcare while parents work out
In the image, two circles are centered at A. The circle containing B was dilated to produce the circle containing B′. What is the scale factor of the dilation?
Can someone check my answers Fill in the blank with letter of the word that completes the sentence. A. congruent B. rays C. right D. degrees E. three F.