Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Seventh Edition

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Permutations and Combinations - Exercises - Page 415: 43

Answer

13 ways for three horses to finish the race .

Work Step by Step

When there are no ties , number of ways = 3! = 6 When there is a tie between two horses number of ways = $C$(3,2)$\times$2! = 6 When there is a tie between all three horses only 1 way in which this can happen So total ways = 6 + 6 + 1 = 13
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