Tough and Tricky questions: Combinations.
eight contestants representing four different countries advance to the finals of a fencing championship. Assuming all competitors have an equal chance of winning, how many possibilities are there with respect to how a first-place and second-place medal can be awarded? Choose the correct choice from the following
A) 6	B) 7	C) 12	D) 16	E) 24
eight contestants representing four different countries advance to the finals of a fencing championship. Assuming all competitors have an equal chance of winning, how many possibilities are there with respect to how a first-place and second-place medal can be awarded?   We have 2 slots to be filled using 8 contestants:8 options for slot1*3 option for slot2   = 8* 3= 
<gadget id="calculator">8* 3</gadget>
<output>24</output>
24   Ans. 24) 24
<result>E</result>
Tough and Tricky questions: Combinations.
eight contestants representing four different countries advance to the finals of a fencing championship. Assuming all competitors have an equal chance of winning, how many possibilities are there with respect to how a first-place and second-place medal can be awarded?