Concept explainers
To find: the probability that a zip code is randomly generated from a given number and the number is
Answer to Problem 12PPS
The probability is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Zip code randomly generated from the digits are:
Concept used:
The probability formula is used to compute the probability of an event to occur as:
According to the permutation formula:
Where
Calculation:
There are
The number of distinguishable permutations is:
The total number of possible outcomes is
Therefore, the probability is
Hence, the probability is
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