How many 3-digit natural numbers (without repetition of digits) are there such that each digit is odd and the number is divisible by 5?
- A8
- B12Correct
- C16
- D24
Explanation
Here's a brief explanation:
- Identify Odd Digits: The odd digits are {1, 3, 5, 7, 9}.
- Divisibility by 5: For a number to be divisible by 5, its last digit must be 0 or 5. Since all digits must be odd, the last digit (units place) must be 5. So, the number looks like _ _ 5. (1 choice for the last digit: 5)
- No Repetition & Remaining Digits: We have used the digit 5. The remaining odd digits available for the first two places are {1, 3, 7, 9}. There are 4 such digits.
- First Digit (Hundreds Place): We can choose any of the 4 remaining odd digits for the hundreds place. (4 choices)
- Second Digit (Tens Place): After choosing the first digit, we have 3 odd digits left for the tens place (since repetition is not allowed). (3 choices)
Total number of such 3-digit numbers = (Choices for Hundreds) x (Choices for Tens) x (Choices for Units) = 4 x 3 x 1 = 12
Therefore, there are 12 such numbers.
The final answer is B) 12.

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