Suppose that 15 athletes are competing in a final at the Olympics. In how many ways can the medals be awarded for this race; that is, how many different ways may the racers finish first, second, and third?

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 Suppose that 15 athletes are competing in a final at the Olympics. In how many ways can the medals be awarded for this race; that is, how many different ways may the racers finish first, second, and third?

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