A passcode on a smartphone consists of 4 digits, and repetition of digits is allowed. a) Determine the number of possible four-digit passcodes. b) If a person finds a smartphone and randomly enters 4 digits, what is the probability that the

A passcode on a smartphone consists of 4 digits, and repetition of digits is allowed. a) Determine the number of possible four-digit passcodes. b) If a person finds a smartphone and randomly enters 4 digits, what is the probability that the

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

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Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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A passcode on a smartphone consists of

digits, and repetition of digits is allowed.

a) Determine the number of possible

four-digit

passcodes.

b) If a person finds a smartphone and randomly enters

digits, what is the probability that the correct passcode is entered?

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