Q:
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 ?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) 215
Explanation: Since each ring consists of six different letters, the total number of attempts possible with the three rings is = 6 x 6 x 6 = 216. Of these attempts, one of them is a successful attempt.
Maximum number of unsuccessful attempts = 216 - 1 = 215.
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