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Q: A letter lock consists of three rings each marked with six different letters. The number of distinct unsuccessful attempts to open the lock is at the most  ?

  • 1
    215
  • 2
    268
  • 3
    254
  • 4
    216
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Answer : 1. "215"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 215 Explanation: Since each ring consists of six different letters, the total number of attempts possible with the three rings is = 6 x 6 x 6 = 216. Of these attempts, one of them is a successful attempt.   Maximum number of unsuccessful attempts = 216 - 1 = 215.

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