How many numbers can be formed using a certain number of digits?
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Question
Find the difference between the smallest 5-digit number and the greatest 5-digit number formed by using the digits 6, 8, 2, 5 and 9 (using each digit only once).
A
39576
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B
56293
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C
72963
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D
27936
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Solution
The correct option is C 72963 For forming the greatest 5-digit number with the given 5-digits using each digit only once, we have to arrange the given digits in descending order.
The greatest 5-digit number = 98,652.
For forming the smallest 5-digit number with the given 5-digits using each digit only once, we have to arrange the given digits in ascending order.
The smallest 5-digit number = 25,689.