Question

The access code for a gym locker consists of three digits. Each digit can be any number from 1 through 6, and each digit can be repeated. Complete parts (a) through (c).(a) Find the number of possible access codes. (b) What is the probability of randomly selecting the correct access code on the first try? (c) What is the probability of not selecting the correct access code on the first try?

Answer 1

A.The number of the possible access codes:

`6\cdot6\cdot6=216`

B. The probability of randomly select the correct access code on the first try:

`P=(1)/(216)`

C. The probability of not selecting the correct access code on the first try :

`P=(99)/(216)`