A letter lock consists of three rings each marked with six different letters. The number of distinct unsuccessful attempts to open the lock is at the most__________?

Permutations and Combinations 26/11/2021

A. 216
B. 243
C. 215
D. 729

Explanation:

Since each ring consists of six different letters, the total number of attempts possible with the three rings is = 6 * 6 * 6 = 216. Of these attempts, one of them is a successful attempt.

Maximum number of unsuccessful attempts = 216 – 1 = 215.

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