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Seven passengers are on a waiting list for an overbooked flight. As a result of cancellations, 3 seats become available. How many different ways can those 3 available seats be filled regardless of the order?
 
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Question 2

There are 47 contestants at a national dog show. How many different ways can contestants fill the first place, second place, and third place positions?
 
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Answer to Question 1

35

Answer to Question 2

97,290



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