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Permutations and Combinations question

2023 · 15 Apr · Shift 1 · Q26
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Permutations and Combinations question

2023 · 15 Apr · Shift 1 · Q26

JEE MainMathematicsPermutations and CombinationsMCQ+4 / −1
The total number of three-digit numbers, divisible by 3, which can be formed using the digits 1,3,5,81,3,5,81,3,5,8, if repetition of digits is allowed, is :
  1. A
    21
  2. B
    22
  3. C
    18
  4. D
    20
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Correct answer: B

  1. We need to form three-digit numbers using the digits {1,3,5,8}\{1,3,5,8\}{1,3,5,8}, with repetition allowed.

  2. A number is divisible by 333 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 333.

  3. First, classify the given digits by their remainders modulo 333:

    • 1≡1(mod3)1 \equiv 1 \pmod{3}1≡1(mod3)
    • 3≡0(mod3)3 \equiv 0 \pmod{3}3≡0(mod3)
    • 5≡2(mod3)5 \equiv 2 \pmod{3}5≡2(mod3)
    • 8≡2(mod3)8 \equiv 2 \pmod{3}8≡2(mod3)

    So the available residue classes are:

    • remainder 000: {3}\{3\}{3}
    • remainder 111: {1}\{1\}{1}
    • remainder 222: {5,8}\{5,8\}{5,8}
  4. For a 3-digit number to be divisible by 333, the sum of the three residues must be 0(mod3)0 \pmod{3}0(mod3).

    Possible residue patterns are:

    • (0,0,0)(0,0,0)(0,0,0)
    • (1,1,1)(1,1,1)(1,1,1)
    • one each of (0,1,2)(0,1,2)(0,1,2)
    • (2,2,2)(2,2,2)(2,2,2) because 2+2+2=6≡0(mod3)2+2+2=6 \equiv 0 \pmod{3}2+2+2=6≡0(mod3)
  5. Count each case.

    Case 1: (0,0,0)(0,0,0)(0,0,0)

    • Only digit available is 333.
    • Number formed: 333333333
    • Count =1=1=1

    Case 2: (1,1,1)(1,1,1)(1,1,1)

    • Only digit available is 111.
    • Number formed: 111111111
    • Count =1=1=1

    Case 3: one each of (0,1,2)(0,1,2)(0,1,2)

    • Choose digits:
      • remainder 000: 333 (1 choice)
      • remainder 111: 111 (1 choice)
      • remainder 222: either 555 or 888 (2 choices)
    • For each such selection, arrange the three distinct digits in 3!=63! = 63!=6 ways.
    • Total count: 1⋅1⋅2⋅6=121 \cdot 1 \cdot 2 \cdot 6 = 121⋅1⋅2⋅6=12

    Case 4: (2,2,2)(2,2,2)(2,2,2)

    • Each place can be filled by either 555 or 888.
    • Total such numbers: 23=82^3 = 823=8
  6. Add all counts: 1+1+12+8=221+1+12+8=221+1+12+8=22

  7. Therefore, the total number of required three-digit numbers is 22\boxed{22}22​

  8. Comparing with the stored correct answer:

    • Stored answer: B
    • Our derived answer: 22, i.e. B

So the stored answer is correct.

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