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A three-digit PIN is formed by choosing each of its three digits at random from 0 to 9, repetitions being allowed. What is the probability that all three digits are different?

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  • A1/100
  • B7/25
  • C18/25
  • D3/25

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There are equally likely PINs. All three digits differ in of them, so the probability is 720/1000 = 18/25. The complement 7/25 = 280/1000 is the probability that some digit repeats. Answering 3/25 = 120/1000 counts the digit SETS, C(10,3), and forgets that 123 and 321 are different PINs, and 1/100 = 10/1000 is the probability that all three digits are the same.
Answer: C) 18/25

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