PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 32 of 60
In a corporate tournament, 5 athletes have an absolutely equal chance of winning. What is the theoretical mathematical probability that a spectator accurately predicts the top 3 finishers in their exact sequential order?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) 1/60
Explanation
Because exact order matters, this is a permutation. The number of ways to arrange 3 winners out of 5 is 5 * 4 * 3 = 60. The probability of guessing that single specific sequence is exactly 1/60.
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