Pin Permutations
1. The problem asks for the number of 4-digit PIN codes with no repetition of numbers.
2. To find the number of possible 4-digit PIN codes with no repeated digits, we use permutations because order matters and digits cannot repeat.
3. The formula for permutations of $n$ objects taken $r$ at a time is:
$$P(n,r) = \frac{n!}{(n-r)!}$$
where $n$ is the total number of digits to choose from (0 to 9, so $n=10$), and $r$ is the number of digits in the PIN (4).
4. Calculate the number of permutations:
$$P(10,4) = \frac{10!}{(10-4)!} = \frac{10!}{6!} = 10 \times 9 \times 8 \times 7 = 5040$$
5. Therefore, there are 5040 possible 4-digit PIN codes with no repeated digits.
6. The importance of knowing the number of ways to arrange things includes:
- It helps in understanding the security strength of PIN codes.
- It aids in calculating probabilities in various scenarios.
- It is useful in organizing and planning arrangements efficiently.
7. The importance of a PIN code is:
- It protects your phone from unauthorized access.
- It ensures your personal data remains secure.