Four digit number M
CMAT 2021 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Medium · Number Systems
M is a 4-digit number. If the left most digit is removed, then the resulting three digit number is of M. How many such M's are possible?
- A.
10
- B.
9
- C.
8
- D.
7
Answer
D
Explanation
Let be represented as , where is the leftmost non-zero digit () and is the three-digit number formed by the remaining digits ().
According to the question:
Since is a 3-digit number:
For , lies between 125 and 875, all of which are 3-digit numbers. For , (a 4-digit number, invalid).
Hence, there are 7 possible values of .
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