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Question 754598: A state's license plates consist of three letters followed by three numerals, and 243 letter arrangements are not allowed. How many plates can the state issue? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A state's license plates consist of three letters followed by three numerals, and 243 letter arrangements are not allowed. How many plates can the state issue?
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Pattern: LLLNN
Assuming repetition you get: (26^3-243)*10^2 = 17333*100 = 1,733,300 plates
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Stan H.
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