SOLUTION: 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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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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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