Question 1145579
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The access code for a gym locker consists of three digits. 
Each digit can be any number from 1 {{{highlight(cross(through))}}} <U>to</U>  5​, {{{highlight(inclusive)}}}, and each digit can be repeated.
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5 possibilities for a digit in the 1-st position,


5 independent possibilities for a digit in the 2-nd position, and


5 independent possibilities for a digit in the 3-rd position



    give  5*5*5 = {{{5^3}}} = 125 possible access codes.
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