Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Decision Algorithms: The Addition and Multiplication Principles - Exercises - Page 425: 40b

Answer

$2,000,000$

Work Step by Step

If the number starts with 023, the other 6 digits can be 10 different digits. This gives $10^6$ Social Security Numbers. If the number starts with 003, the other 6 digits can be 10 different digits. This gives $10^6$ Social Security Numbers. Overall there are $10^6*2=2,000,000$ Social Security Numbers that begin with either 023 or 003
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