DemaniZ205009 DemaniZ205009
  • 25-10-2022
  • Mathematics
contestada

A half-marathon has 53 runners. A first-, second-, and third-place trophy will be awarded. Howmany different ways can the trophies be awarded?

Respuesta :

PratikE609210 PratikE609210
  • 25-10-2022

Let's use the combination formula:

[tex]\begin{gathered} C(n,k)=nCk=\frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!} \\ n=53 \\ k=3 \\ C(53,3)=53C3=\frac{53!}{3!(50)!}=23426 \end{gathered}[/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

If X is a point on AB and A− X −B, then find AB when AX = 15.3 and XB = 21.4.
Use the graph to answer the question that follows. Which of the following could cause movement from point B to point A? 1.) Fewer workers are needed to manufact
Graph the following pair of quadratic functions and describe any similarities/differences observed in the graphs. f(x) = 8x² +2 h(x) = -8x²-2 a. fopens upward w
Write on logical emitonal and perosnal apppeal to support each topic belowTeachers need to show how course content is useful in real lifeKnowlege of computers h
Question is below help needed
What is the mass of oxygen contained in 72g of pure water?(*hint:Find % composition of oxygen in water)
In MODE, (second line), fix the number of decimal places to be 2. Then the slope and the y-intercept values of the LinReg line will round to the nearest hundred
You push a 50.0 kg box across a floor at a constant speed of 2.0m/s. If the coefficient of friction between the two surfaces is 0.20, then how much force are yo
whatever fellow sees this please answer
pls help to solve hindi grammer work​