A Lock Uses the Numbers 0 Through 12 for a Four-Number

question 70

Multiple Choice

A lock uses the numbers 0 through 12 for a four-number combination. How many different combinations are possible?

• A) 48
• B) 20,736
• C) 28,561
• D) 248,832

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