11-12-2002, 01:08 PM | #1 |
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Ok, this should be a simple one based on the problems I've seen resolved here, but simple or not, I don't remember the formula.
You have four levers, each can be set in two positions, what is the total number of unique lever configurations? I was thinking (4x2)+(3x2)+(2x2)+(2x1)+(2x0), but that equals 20, and I can only come up with 16 configurations? Don't laugh! I've been out of school longer than I was in school. [img]smile.gif[/img]
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11-12-2002, 01:16 PM | #2 |
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2^4, or 16.
Each lever has 2 positons. With two levers there are 2*2 positions. With three its 2*2*2, and with four its simpler just to say 2^4.
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11-12-2002, 01:33 PM | #5 |
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Thanks Guys!
Now the bonus question.... What the crap is that formula I listed....lol. [img]smile.gif[/img]
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