A lock features three rotating rings, each displaying six unique letters. What is the maximum number of failed attempts possible before the lock opens?

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24 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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Each ring has 6 distinct letters, so the total number of possible combinations is 6 × 6 × 6 = 216. Since only one combination unlocks the lock, the greatest number of unsuccessful tries is 216 minus 1, which equals 215.

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