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The total number of three-digit numbers, divisible by 3, which can be formed using the digits 1, 3, 5, 8, if repetition of digits is allowed, is 
MathematicsPermutation CombinationJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (15 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 21
  • B 20
  • C 22
  • D 18
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 22

Given,

Three-digit number to be formed which are divisible by 3 using the digits 1,3,5,8 and repetition is allowed,

Now taking case 1, where all digits are same, we get

1,1,1, 3,3,3, 5,5,5, 8,8,84 ways

Now taking case 2, where 2-digit are same and one is distinct, we get

5,5,83!2!=3 ways, 8,8,5 3 ways

Now taking case 3, where all are distinct, we get

1,3,56 ways, 1,8,36 ways

So, total ways will be 4+3+3+6+6=22

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