In a Horse Race, Nine Horses Are Running

question 136

Short Answer

In a horse race, nine horses are running. Assume you have purchased a Trifecta ticket. (In Trifecta, the player selects three horses as first, second, and third place winners. To win, those three horses must finish the race in the precise order the player has selected.) How many possibilities of a Trifecta exist?

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