Twelve runners are competing in a race. In how many different ways can the first,second,and third place trophies be awarded
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Since only one person can finish in first place, one in second, etc., the total number of placers is 12x11x10, or 1320 different ways the 12 racers can finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd.... ☺☺☺☺