Hey i have a lock for my locker at school, and i have completely forgotton the code :'(. I was wondering f anyone knew all of the possible combinations from 0 to 39. It would be a great help if anyone would like to help me. If you don't the answer can u please give some ideas for websitesi could look on or cheat ways to recieve my lock combination (without buying a new lock)
Thanx HEAPS!
2007-01-20 20:13:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Im pretty sure one the numbers is eleven...
2007-01-20 20:24:20 · update #1
There's a code on the bottom of the lock. A locksmith can retrieve the combination, using that code. You'll need to prove or convince the person that the lock belongs to you, before that information could be revealed.
2007-01-20 20:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by S. B. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think any three number combination is probably valid, so it migh take awhile, as there are 40*40*40 = 64000 posibilities. However, if you try all of the 40*40 = 1600 posibilities for the first two numbers then it is not to hard to turn the dial slowly and pull constantly to look for the third number.
In addition, I have heard that some locks will open even if you are one off on each of the numbers. If that is the case then you would only have to try every third number: 0, 3, 6, ...39, so there would be only 14*14 = 196 posibilities for the first two numbers. So you might be able to open your lock with an exhaustive search.
Good luck!
2007-01-21 04:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by Phineas Bogg 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I may very well be incorrect, but I think the number of possible three-number combinations from zero to 40 would be 40 raised to the third power, which is 40 x 40 x 40 = 64,000.
Years ago you could send the serial number of your lock to the manufacturer and, for a fee and presumably some questioning, they'd send you back the combination. Other than that, I believe you're out of luck.
You might wish to consider that fact that any other arrangement would pretty much defeat the purpose of your lock.
Ah, to be young again...
2007-01-21 04:26:24 · answer #3 · answered by 2n2222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally a lock has 10 numbers (0,1,2...,9)
It depends of how many number are in your code .If it has 4 numbers the possibilities would be
Comb. of 10 taken by 4 * Permutation of 4=
=10*9*8*7=5040 if the order of the numbers matters or 210 if the order doesn´t matter
2007-01-21 09:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by santmann2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The combonation is (0-39)-(0-39)-(0-39)
Borrow a stethascope. And listen for the clicks.
2007-01-21 04:17:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahahaha there are too many and you need three variations of the possibilities applied in the correct sequence. trust me you dont have enough time between now and the end of your life to try them all. just buy another lock and use a hacksaw on this one. hahaha sorry, im not being mean, but theres no better answer.
2007-01-21 04:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by pedroh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other posts. The best thing would be is to call maintenance and have them come with bolt cutters to take out the lock. Next time keep your combination written somewhere at home.....
2007-01-21 04:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by nicewknd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You realize that if this were compared to a state lottery then your odds are even worst because numbers can be used more than one time.
2007-01-21 04:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
okorder+1
2014-07-02 01:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.mathsisfun.com/combinatorics/combinations-permutations-calculator.html
http://stattrek.com/online-calculator/combinations-permutations.aspx#permutation
Enter the info and i will tell you all possible combinations
2014-08-31 11:38:08 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋