The following problem refers to strings in A, B, ..., Z.

Question

The following problem refers to strings in A, B, ..., Z.

How many three-letter strings are there that begin with M ?

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Answer 1

26 x 26 = 676

 

There are 26 choices for the second letter.

There are 26 choices for the third letter.

 

676

 

UNLESS you are allowed digits, and other special characters on

the keyboard like !@#$%^&*()<>?

 

Otherwise, 676