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A three digit number is 297 more than its reversed number. How many such numbers are possible?


A

60

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27

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6

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36

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Solution

The correct option is A

60


(100a + 10b + c) - (100c + 10b + a) = 297

Thus, 99(a - c) = 297 ⇒ a - c = 3
From 1 to 9, there are 6 pairs which have the difference of 3.

For each such pair, 10 three digit numbers can be formed.

Hence, 60 such three digit numbers exist


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