SOLUTION: a computer randomly generates a four letter password. how many passwords are possible if letters may repeat?

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Question 636148: a computer randomly generates a four letter password. how many passwords are possible if letters may repeat?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 26^4 = 456976 different passwords

This is assuming that either the password isn't case sensitive or only lowercase is allowed.