Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Counting and Probability - Section 12.2 Permutations and Combinations - 12.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 875: 40

Answer

$12,338,352$

Work Step by Step

$n$ objects in $r$ spots where each spot can contain any of the objects is $n^r$. Thus, the number of $4$-letter long company names is $26^4=456976$. The number of $5$-letter long company names is $26^5=11881376$ Hence, the total number of possible company names is: $456976+11881376=12338352$
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