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An old zip code in the United States consists of five digits. Find the total number of possible zip codes that:End in K.
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We are asked to find the total number of possible zip codes that end in a specific digit, "K". However, it's important to note that zip codes consist of digits (0-9) and not letters. The mention of "K" seems to be a mistake. Assuming the question meant to refer to Show more…
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