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24 Jun 2021 arrangement

If 8 cricket teams are participating in a world cup contest, then the number of ways the first, second and third positions may be won is?

OPtion

1) 442
2) 482
3) 380
4) 336
5) 350
6) 399
7) 402
8) 408
9) 378
10) None of the above

Solution

First position can be won by any of the 8 teams
Second position can be won by 7 teams
similarly, third position can be won by 6 teams
So,
Required number of ways= 8 x 7 x 6
= 336

Correct Option: 4 Best Solution (4)