Young K.

asked • 01/10/15

How many different number plates can you create by using 1 letter and 4 numbers?

How many different number plates can you create by using 1 letter and 4 numbers?
 
My answer is
26 X 10 X 10X 10 X 10 but my book answer was
 
26 X 10 X 10X 10 X 10 X 5
 
 
 

3 Answers By Expert Tutors

By:

Joshua W.

Yes, this is the answer. I just assumed the letter was restricted to the first position for in all states the letters are restricted to specific positions and are not allowed to appear in all positions. However, no such restriction is stated in the problem. 
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