In how many different ways three of 15 basketball teams can be ranked first second and third by a panel of coaches?
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Step 1: Calculate the number of ways 3 of 15 basketball teams can be ranked first, second, and third by a panel of coaches using the permutation formula: \[ P = \frac{15!}{(15-3)!} \] Show more…
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