Anonymous

This is a permutation question.. 15P3 = 15!/(15 - 3)! 15P3 = 15!/12! 15P3 = (15 x 14 x 13 x 12)/(12 x 11 x 10 x 9) 15P3 = 15 x 14 x 13 15P3 = 2,730 ways

Anonymous

15P3 = 15! / (15-3)! = 15*14*13 = 2,730 ways The gold can be awarded in 15 ways. Once the gold has been awarded, the silver can be awarded in 14 ways. Once the gold and silver have been awarded the bronze can be awarded in 13 ways.