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The total number of three-digit numbers, divisible by 3, which can be formed using the digits , if repetition of digits is allowed, is :
- A21
- B22
- C18
- D20
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Correct answer: B
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We need to form three-digit numbers using the digits , with repetition allowed.
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A number is divisible by if the sum of its digits is divisible by .
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First, classify the given digits by their remainders modulo :
So the available residue classes are:
- remainder :
- remainder :
- remainder :
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For a 3-digit number to be divisible by , the sum of the three residues must be .
Possible residue patterns are:
- one each of
- because
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Count each case.
Case 1:
- Only digit available is .
- Number formed:
- Count
Case 2:
- Only digit available is .
- Number formed:
- Count
Case 3: one each of
- Choose digits:
- remainder : (1 choice)
- remainder : (1 choice)
- remainder : either or (2 choices)
- For each such selection, arrange the three distinct digits in ways.
- Total count:
Case 4:
- Each place can be filled by either or .
- Total such numbers:
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Add all counts:
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Therefore, the total number of required three-digit numbers is
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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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