Question

The lifeguards at the beach post information of surfers by placing 3 flags, one above the other, on a flag pole. If there are 8 different flags available, how many possible signals can be flown?

Answer 1

Answer:

336

Step-by-step explanation:

They can place 1 of 8 frags on the bottom.

Now they have 7 flags left.

They can place 1 of 7 flags in the middle.

Now they have 6 flags left.

The can place 1 of 6 flags on top.

8 × 7 × 6 = 336