SOLUTION: A computer requires eight characters for a password. The first character must be a letter and the remaining seven characters can be either a number or a letter. Lower and upper cas

Question 426083: A computer requires eight characters for a password. The first character must be a letter and the remaining seven characters can be either a number or a letter. Lower and upper case are considered the same. How many passwords are possible?
I think the answer is 26*36*36*36*36*36*36*36 = 26*36^7 = 2.821x10^12 .... ?
I don't know if I am doing this right or not ... ?
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That is correct. There are 36 total letters and digits.
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