In a group of 8 semifinalists, all but 2 will advance to the final round. If in the final round only the top 3 will be awarded medals, then how many groups of medal winners are possible?
Choose the correct answer
A) 20
B) 56
C) 120
D) 560
E) 720

Rationale: 1 ) is it important here that how many go into finals . . . no . . . . what is important is how many get medals . . 3 finally these 3 can be any of the 8 - 8 c 3 = 8 ! 5 ! 3 ! = 8 ∗ 7 ∗ 63 ∗ 2 = 568 c 3 = 8 ! 5 ! 3 ! = 8 ∗ 7 ∗ 63 ∗ 2 = 56 2 ) is order important . . . no we are looking for groups only . . ans 56 answer : b
Answer: B