SOLUTION: Coloso University uses a 5-digit restriction to distribute mails and packages. How many ZIP codes are there if there are no digit restrictions? How many ZIP codes are possible if r

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Question 1175610: Coloso University uses a 5-digit restriction to distribute mails and packages. How many ZIP codes are there if there are no digit restrictions? How many ZIP codes are possible if repetition is not allowed?
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Coloso University uses a 5-digit highlight%28cross%28restriction%29%29 ZIP-code to distribute mails and packages.
How many ZIP codes are there if there are no digit restrictions? How many ZIP codes are possible if repetition is not allowed?
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10%5E5 = 100,000  codes, if repetition is allowed.

                 Because you have 10 opportunities for digits in EACH POSITION, independently.



10*9*8*7*6 =  30,240  codes, if repetition is not allowed.

Solved.


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