Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Seventh Edition

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Permutations and Combinations - Exercises - Page 415: 44

Answer

75 ways

Work Step by Step

When there are no ties , number of ways = 4! = 24 When there is a tie between two horses number of ways = $C$(4,2)×3! = 36 When there is a tie between 2 group of two horses number of ways = $C$(4,2) = 6 When there is a tie between three horses number of ways = $C$(4,3)×2! = 8 When there is a tie between all four horses only 1 way in which this can happen So total ways =24 + 36 + 6 + 8 + 1 = 75 ways
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