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How many numbers lying between 100 and 1000 can be formed with the digits 0,1,2,3,4,5 if the repetition of the digits is not allowed?
Question

How many numbers lying between 100 and 1000 can be formed with the digits 0,1,2,3,4,5 if the repetition of the digits is not allowed?

A.

250

B.

100

C.

150

D.

200

Correct option is B

Given
Digits available = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5} (Total 6 digits)
Target range = 100 to 1000 (3-digit numbers)

Formula Used
Permutation principle.

Solution
A 3-digit number has places H T U.
H place (hundreds) can be filled by 5 ways (1,2,3,4,5 - cannot be 0).
T place (tens) can be filled by 5 ways (0 + remaining 4 digits).
U place (units) can be filled by 4 ways (remaining 4 digits).
Total numbers =5×5×4 5 \times 5 \times 4​ = 100

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (b)

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