There are 12 teams, each representing a different country, in a women’s Olympic basketball tournament. In how many ways is it possible for the gold, silver, and bronze medals to be awarded? Use the formula for permutations to find your answer.

The medals are awarded to three different teams, and the order matters because gold, silver, and bronze are distinct placements. Use permutations: P(12, 3) = 12 × 11 × 10 = 1,320. Therefore, the number of possible medal outcomes is 1,320, choice C.

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