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If we arrange the digits 2, 3, 4 in different ways, how many distinct three‑digit numbers can we make?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 1 · Mathematics · Numbers from One to Nine
  1. 4
  2. 6
  3. 8
  4. 12
Answer
6

The correct answer is 6 — So 6 distinct numbers can be formed.

Step-by-step solution

  1. There are 3 different digits.
  2. The number of ways to arrange 3 distinct items is 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6.
  3. So 6 distinct numbers can be formed.
Common mistake: Counting repeated arrangements or treating digits as identical

Concept tested: Permutation count

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