A nuclear power station is to be built on one of 20 possible sites. A team of engineers is commissioned to examine the sites and rank the three most favourable in order. In how many ways can this be done?

A nuclear power station is to be built on one of 20 possible sites. A team of engineers is commissioned to examine the sites and rank the three most favourable in order. In how many ways can this be done?

Algebra and Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter14: Counting And Probability

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