In the game of Mastermind, player 1 makes a hidden code by placing colored pegs into holes behind a plastic shield. a) In the original Mastermind, there are 4 holes and 6 colors available. How many secret codes are there? b) In Super Mastermind, theres are 5 holes and 8 colors. How many secret codes are there now?

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In the game of Mastermind, player 1 makes a hidden code by placing colored pegs into holes behind a plastic shield.

a) In the original Mastermind, there are 4 holes and 6 colors available. How many secret codes are there?

b) In Super Mastermind, theres are 5 holes and 8 colors. How many secret codes are there now? 

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