Question

There are 6 sprinters (an athlete who runs fast in short race).in how many different ways 3 medals (gold , silver, bronze) be allocated?​

Answer 1

Answer:

20

try the npr way.It is the permutation problem

Answer 2

Answer:

120

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us first consider Gold Medal. It can be given in 6 ways to 6 sprinters .

Now, remaining 5 sprinters can get silver medal. So 5 ways for Silver Medal.

Now, remaining 4 sprinters can get bronze medal. So 4 ways for Bronze Medal.

So total number of ways are = 6 x 5 x 4 = 120 ways 3 medals (gold , silver, bronze) be allocated to 6 sprinters.