SOLUTION: A state's license plates consist of four letters followed by three numerals, and 240 letter arrangements are not allowed. How many plates can the state issue?
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Question 877119: A state's license plates consist of four letters followed by three numerals, and 240 letter arrangements are not allowed. How many plates can the state issue? Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A state's license plates consist of four letters followed by three numerals, and 240 letter arrangements are not allowed. How many plates can the state issue?
Choose the letters 26x26x26x26 - 240 = 456976 - 240 = 476736 ways
Choose the digits in 10x10x10 ways = 1000 ways,
Answer: 476736x1000 = 476736000
Edwin
