Question

31 cars are in a race. In how many different ways can cars finish in the top 3 positions?

Answer 1

31 cars are in a race. In how many different ways can cars finish in the top 3 positions?

In this problem

the order is important

so

Find out the permutation 3P31

$3P31=\frac{31!}{(31-3)!}=26,970$

the answer is

26,970 ways