An illustrative code uses exactly four independent positions, each with two possible values. How many patterns are available?
Answer & explanation
16.
Each position doubles the number of combinations. Multiplying two choices four times gives 2⁴ = 16. The count assumes exact length and does not assign meanings to the patterns.
Code
Chapter 2 · Codes and Combinations
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