document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=757701>Question 757701</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A state's license plates consist of three letters followed by three numerals, and 249 letter arrangements are not allowed. How many plates can the state issue? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "# of possible: 26^3*10^3 = 17576000<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "# with restriction:  17576000-249 = 17575751<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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