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10, not particularly elegant but...

1st - Jxxxx (4 spaces for Bill)
2nd - Jxxx (3)
3rd - Jxx (2)
4th - Jx (1)

4+3+2+1 = 10


I agree...just another post had the answer as 60. Thanks
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answer is D 60.

Categorize the race to 4 cases:
J is 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. then sum up.
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I thought 10 at first.. but wait........

u guys have been ignoring the other 3 participants. By taking account for them, u should get 60
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Yes should be D...

10 ways when John is ahead of Bill
3! ways for the other guys to mix up....

10*3!=60



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