er Cycle”, you need to input a five-digit code to release the bike. The code is generated at random and each digit is one of the numbers 1, 2, or 3 (with repetition possible). What is the probability that the code you have to enter is palindromic, i.e., reads the same forwards as backwards?

er Cycle”, you need to input a five-digit code to release the bike. The code is generated at random and each digit is one of the numbers 1, 2, or 3 (with repetition possible). What is the probability that the code you have to enter is palindromic, i.e., reads the same forwards as backwards?

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Author:Sheldon Ross

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Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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