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Chapter 2, Problem 225SE(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 225SE
A computer system uses passwords that are exactly seven characters, and each character is one of the 26 letters (a–z) or 10 integers (0–9). Uppercase letters are not used.
(a) How many passwords are possible?
(b) If a password consists of exactly 6 letters and 1 number, how many passwords are possible?
(c) If a password consists of 5 letters followed by 2 numbers, how many passwords are possible?
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QUESTION:
Problem 225SE
A computer system uses passwords that are exactly seven characters, and each character is one of the 26 letters (a–z) or 10 integers (0–9). Uppercase letters are not used.
(a) How many passwords are possible?
(b) If a password consists of exactly 6 letters and 1 number, how many passwords are possible?
(c) If a password consists of 5 letters followed by 2 numbers, how many passwords are possible?
ANSWER:
Solution
Step 1 of 3
Given that the computer having a password with 7 characters
The password can have the letters (a-z) and 10 integers(0-9)
Then the no.of characters=26+10=36
a) we have to find how many passwords are available
The no.of available passwords =(36)7