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Re: How many two-digit integers do not have any digits that are equal to e
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24 Sep 2022, 05:45
Two ways to do it.
1) Direct method
The tens place can be taken by any of the digits except 0, so 9 ways.
The one's place can be taken by any of the digits except the one used in the tens place, so 9 ways.
Total 9*9 or 81 ways.
2) Indirect
It is easy to count the numbers that have repeated digits - 11,22,33….99, so 9.
Total 2 digit number = 99-10+1=90.
Answer: 90-9=81
Answer: B