Hi Bunuel,
A small confusion with my methodology:
Answer = Total ODD numbers (100-1000) Less: numbers where the digit 5 appears
Odd numbers between 100-1000 = 450 [1000-100/2 +1]
Cases where 5 appears:
_ _ 5 = 8*9 = 72 cases
_ 5 _ = 8*4 = 32 cases
5 _ _ = 9*4 = 36 cases
i.e. total 140 cases
Hence, Answer = 450 -140 = 310!
Thanks in advance
Regards
Srinath
A small confusion with my methodology:
Answer = Total ODD numbers (100-1000) Less: numbers where the digit 5 appears
Odd numbers between 100-1000 = 450 [1000-100/2 +1]
Cases where 5 appears:
_ _ 5 = 8*9 = 72 cases
_ 5 _ = 8*4 = 32 cases
5 _ _ = 9*4 = 36 cases
i.e. total 140 cases
Hence, Answer = 450 -140 = 310!
Thanks in advance
Regards
Srinath

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