siddhans wrote:
In a race with 10 competitors, the first-place finisher receives a gold medal, the second-place finisher receives a silver medal, and the third-place finisher receives a bronze medal. If there are no ties, in how many different ways may these three medals be awarded?
35
120
720
840
604,800
35
120
720
840
604,800
Since there are 10 competitors and three positions in which they can place, the number of ways the medals can be awarded is 10P3 = 10 x 9 x 8 = 720.
Answer: C