Question

A computer is used to generate passwords. Passwords are made up of numbers from 1–8 and lowercase letters.

The computer generates passwords one character at a time.

What is the probability the first character is an even number?

Enter your answer, as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth, in the box

Answer 1

Answer:

.76

Step-by-step explanation:

there are 26 letters. the 26 letters and 8 numbers make up the pool of 34 numbers to choose from, each with 1/34 chance of being picked. the 26 letters combined thus have a combined probobility of 26/34 or 13/17. in decimal,.764...