OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §13.5 Counting Principles · Exercise 49 · Combinatorics · Permutations & combinations
Counting Principles · Exercise 49
In horse racing, a “trifecta” occurs when a bettor wins by selecting the first three finishers in the exact order (1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place). How many different trifectas are possible if there are 14 horses in a race?
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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §13.5 Counting Principles · Exercise 49
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