Mathematics

Valery Obrien

11 March, 11:30

In horse racing, a trifecta is a bet that the first three finishers in a race are selected, and they are selected in the correct order. Does a trifecta involve combinations or permutations? Explain.

Choose the correct answer below.

A.

Because the order of the first three finishers does not make a difference, the trifecta involves combinations.

B.

Because the order of the first three finishers does not make a difference, the trifecta involves permutations.

C.

Because the order of the first three finishers does make a difference, the trifecta involves combinations.

D.

Because the order of the first three finishers does make a difference, the trifecta involves permutations.