An n-digit number is a positive number with exactly n digits. Nine hundered distinct n - digit numbers are to be formed using only three digits 2, 5 and 7.The smallest value of n for which this is possible is -
A
6
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B
7
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C
8
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D
9
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Solution
The correct option is B 7 Distinct n digit numbers which can be formed using digits 2, 5 and 8 are 3n. We have to find n so that 3n≥900⇒3n−2≥100⇒n−2≥5⇒n≥7. So the least value of n is 7 .