JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Permutations and Combinations Question Bank Mock Test - Permutations and Combinations

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    Total number less than 3 x \[{{10}^{8}}\] and can be formed using the digits 1,2,3 is equal to

    A) \[\frac{1}{2}({{3}^{9}}+4\times {{3}^{8}})\]

    B) \[\frac{1}{2}({{3}^{9}}-3)\]

    C) \[\frac{1}{2}(7\times {{3}^{8}}-3)\]    

    D) \[\frac{1}{2}({{3}^{9}}-3+{{3}^{8}})\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Formed number can be utmost of nine digits. Total number of such numbers is \[3+{{3}^{2}}+{{3}^{3}}+...+{{3}^{8}}+2\times {{3}^{8}}\] \[=\frac{3({{3}^{8}}-1)}{3-1}+2\times {{3}^{8}}=\frac{{{3}^{9}}-3+4\times {{3}^{8}}}{2}=\frac{7\times {{3}^{8}}-3}{2}\]


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