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.