A Factory Makes Automobile Parts

question 155

Essay

A factory makes automobile parts. Each part has a code consisting of a digit, a letter, and a digit, with the digits distinct, such as 5C7, 1O6, or 3Z0. Last week the factory made 5,000 parts. Find the minimum number of parts that must have the same serial number.

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Definitions:

Illegal Bribe

A payment or gift given with the intention to influence the actions of the recipient in a way that is dishonest or unethical.

Intrasender Role Conflict

A single role sender provides incompatible role expectations to a role occupant.

Role Ambiguity

The lack of clarity about expected behavior from a job or role, leading to confusion about job duties and responsibilities.

Norms

Socially accepted rules or behaviors that dictate what is considered appropriate or standard within a group or society.