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20 runners compete in a race. 8 of the runners are children and 12 are adults. The
outcome of the race consists of a gold medalist, a silver medalist and a bronze
medalist. No runner can win more than one medal. Suppose that you know that a child
has won the bronze medal. How many different outcomes are there that are
consistent with this information?
Transcribed Image Text:20 runners compete in a race. 8 of the runners are children and 12 are adults. The outcome of the race consists of a gold medalist, a silver medalist and a bronze medalist. No runner can win more than one medal. Suppose that you know that a child has won the bronze medal. How many different outcomes are there that are consistent with this information?
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