How many different 3-digit numbers can be formed from the number 1,2 and 3 if the digits do not repeat in the numbers?

three choices for the first digit

2 choices for the second
1 choice for the third
3*2*1 = 6

1 2 3
1 3 2

2 1 3
2 3 1

3 1 2
3 2 1