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Question
Suppose 8 people enter an event in a swimming meet. In how many ways could the gold, silver and bronze prizes be awarded?
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Solution
From 8 persons we have to select and arrange 3 which can be done in 8P3 ways
So the prizes can be awarded in 8P3 = 8 × 7 × 6 = 336 ways
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