A Computer Randomly Generates a Password That Is 8 Entries

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A computer randomly generates a password that is 8 entries long. The password is 4 letters followed by 4 numbers with repetitions of numbers and/or letters permitted. What is the probability that the computer will generate a password for Jonathan that has the same four letters followed by the same four numbers, such as KKKK5555?

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Definitions:

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