A lock consists of 4 dials, where each dial has 6 letters. What is the probability of guessing the right combination in one try?

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Ckot asked Jul 11, 2022

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A lock consists of 4 dials, where each dial has 6 letters. What is the probability of guessing the right combination in one try?

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Ckot asked Jul 11, 2022

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1/1296

Probability of guessing letter on first try of a dial, 1/6

Equation / 1/6^4

Answer would equal to 1/1296

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Explanation:

(1/6)^4

= 1/1296.

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