SOLUTION: How many three-letter combinations can be made from the letters in the word BLACK? Thanks I really need help with this!!!!

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Question 118735:
How many three-letter combinations can be made from the letters in the word BLACK?


Thanks I really need help with this!!!!
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
SORRY I CLICKED THE WRONG LOGO.
WHAT YOU HAVE IS THE FOLLOWING CHOICE:
FOR THE FIRST, SECOND & THIRD LETTER, ASSUMING YOU CAN REUSE LETTERS, YOU HAVE:
5*5*5=125 WORDS.
IF YOU CANNOT REUSE LETERS THEN YOU ONLY HAVE:
5*4*3=60 WORDS.