Eight runners are entered in the 100-meter race. How many different first, second, and third place finishes could possibly occur?

336

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Required

Determine number of first, second and third;

The first position can be any of the 8 runners

The second position can be any of the remaining 7

The third positioncan be any of the remaining 6

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