How many different three-person relay teams are possible with four people?

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EZ as pi
May 12, 2016

24 different teams. (4 x 3 x 2)

Explanation:

Think through the process of selecting the team:
There are 4 choices for the first person.
For the second person there is a choice of 3 people while for the third person there are 2 people to choose between.

The total number of choices is 4 x 3 x 2 = 24 different teams of 3 people.

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