A trivia question about math was posted on another forum and I just can't figure it out. I've been at it for days. I am sure one of you guys can get it. I'll send a couple gmail invites to whoever can figure it out. Its really bothering me. Anyway, here it is:
"# 9 - I hate math...so today's is worth 2 points
How many (more or fewer) possibilities does a typical mechanical lock have versus a combo lock? Closest noted estimation wins. Don't forget to show your work.
*Hint: typical mechnical locks - used on vaults, masterlocks.... combo lock - they're usually 6 digits ranging from 0 - 9 + the # key."
Most of the other questions get answered in a couple hours, but this one is approaching a week. My guess was 11^6 - 40x39x39 = ~1.7 million
It was wrong of course. The closest answer was 39,916,800 according to the OP.
"# 9 - I hate math...so today's is worth 2 points
How many (more or fewer) possibilities does a typical mechanical lock have versus a combo lock? Closest noted estimation wins. Don't forget to show your work.
*Hint: typical mechnical locks - used on vaults, masterlocks.... combo lock - they're usually 6 digits ranging from 0 - 9 + the # key."
Most of the other questions get answered in a couple hours, but this one is approaching a week. My guess was 11^6 - 40x39x39 = ~1.7 million
It was wrong of course. The closest answer was 39,916,800 according to the OP.
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