Arithmetic Ability
Permutations and Combinations

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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  ?

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Correct choice: A

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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