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2023 · 30 Jan · Shift 2 · Q37
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Permutations and Combinations question

2023 · 30 Jan · Shift 2 · Q37

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The number of seven digits odd numbers, that can be formed using all the seven digits 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 5 is ‾\underline{\hspace{2cm}}​.
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Correct answer: 240

  1. Digits given

We have the multiset of digits: 1,2,2,2,3,3,51,2,2,2,3,3,51,2,2,2,3,3,5

We must form 7-digit odd numbers using all these digits.

So, the total number of valid numbers depends on the last digit being odd.

The odd digits available are: 1,3,3,51,3,3,51,3,3,5


  1. Casework based on the last digit

Since the number must be odd, the unit digit must be one of the odd digits.

Case 1: Last digit is 111

Remaining digits are: 2,2,2,3,3,52,2,2,3,3,52,2,2,3,3,5

Number of distinct arrangements of these 6 digits is: 6!3!2!=7206⋅2=60\frac{6!}{3!2!} = \frac{720}{6\cdot 2} = 603!2!6!​=6⋅2720​=60

Case 2: Last digit is 555

Remaining digits are: 2,2,2,3,3,12,2,2,3,3,12,2,2,3,3,1

Again, number of distinct arrangements is: 6!3!2!=60\frac{6!}{3!2!} = 603!2!6!​=60

Case 3: Last digit is 333

There are two 3's, but choosing either one gives the same type of remaining multiset: 1,2,2,2,3,51,2,2,2,3,51,2,2,2,3,5

Now the repeated digit is only 222 repeated 3 times. So number of distinct arrangements is: 6!3!=7206=120\frac{6!}{3!} = \frac{720}{6} = 1203!6!​=6720​=120


  1. Total number of odd numbers

Adding all cases: 60+60+120=24060 + 60 + 120 = 24060+60+120=240


  1. Final answer

The number of seven-digit odd numbers is: 240\boxed{240}240​


  1. Comparison with stored answer

Stored correct answer = 240240240

Our derived answer is also 240240240, so it agrees.

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