1) seven runners compete in a race. in how many ways can first, second, and third place be award?
a)210
b)840
c)5040
d)30,240

2) what situation involves permutations?
a) choosing 3 flavors of ice cream out of 15 for an ice cream sundae
b) choosing first, second, and third place winners in a cooking contest
c) choosing a dozen flowers out of 30 to create a bouquet
d) choosing 5 people out of 15 to participate in a survey