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counting and probability junior

Problem

How many five-digit zip codes exist such that each of the first three digits is greater than 4?
Solution
There are five digits greater than (5, 6, 7, 8, and 9), and each of the first three zip code digits could be any of them. Hence, there are ways to choose the first three digits. The last two zip code digits have no restrictions, so there are ways to choose them. Thus, there are such zip codes.
Final answer
12500