Six teammates are competing for first, second, and third place in a race.How many possibilities are there for the top three positions?

The order of the top three places matters, so count ordered selections without replacement. There are 6 choices for first place, 5 remaining choices for second, and 4 for third: 6 × 5 × 4 = 120. The correct choice is 120.

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