There are 8 contestants in the art contest. How many different ways can first, second, and third place be awarded?

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Huggie

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22 January, 10:33

There are 8 contestants in the art contest. How many different ways can first, second, and third place be awarded?

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1 (first place) out of 8 followed by 1 (second place) out of 7 followed by 1 (third place) out of 6

1/8 * 1/7 * 1/6 = 1/56 * 1/6 = 1/336

Answer: 336