Seven fencers participate in 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 answers: A) 30 B) 36 C) 42 D) 48 E) 49
7*6= 
<gadget id="calculator">7*6</gadget>
<output>42</output>
42   The answer is 42.
<result>C</result>
Seven fencers participate in 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?