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How many different keys can be made for a lock that has 5 tumblers with 5 possible heights each? (consecutive tumblers have different heights)
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what kinda lock is that? :O
There are five possible heights for each tumblers, and there are five tumblers, so you have \(5\times5\times5\times5\times5=5^5 = \boxed{3125~keys}\)
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