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Exam Pattern Mix Question 7 – answer, explanation & discussion

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Question 7 Back to Exercise

How many 3-digit numbers have digits that add up to 5?

  • A 21
  • B 15 Correct
  • C 10
  • D 12
Correct Answer: Option B

a + b + c = 5 with a ≥ 1 → a′ + b + c = 4

(4 + 2)C2 = 15

Trap: 21 lets the first digit be 0.

Answer: 15

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