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n - digit numbers are formed using only three digits 2,5 and 7 . The smallest value of n for which 900 such distinct numbers can be formed, is

Options

  1. A6
  2. B8
  3. C9
  4. D7

Correct answer

D. 7

Step-by-step solution

Required n digit numbers is 3^n as each place can be filled by 2,5,7 . So smallest value of n such that 3^n>900 . Therefore n=7 .

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