Math Problem Statement

The sum of the digits in the unit place of all the numbers formed with the help of 3, 4, 5, 6 taken all at a time is:

Solution

Let's solve the problem step by step:

We are tasked with finding the sum of the digits in the unit place of all the numbers formed using the digits 3,4,5,63, 4, 5, 6, taken all at a time.

Step 1: Total number of permutations

Since there are 4 digits (3,4,5,63, 4, 5, 6) and we are forming numbers using all of them at a time, the total number of permutations is: 4!=244! = 24 So, 24 numbers will be formed.

Step 2: Contribution of each digit to the unit place

In each number, every digit appears in each position (unit place, tens place, etc.) an equal number of times. For 4 digits, each digit will appear in the unit place: 244=6 times.\frac{24}{4} = 6 \text{ times.}

Step 3: Sum of the digits in the unit place

Each digit 3,4,5,63, 4, 5, 6 contributes to the unit place 6 times. Therefore, the total contribution of all digits to the unit place is: 6×(3+4+5+6)=6×18=1086 \times (3 + 4 + 5 + 6) = 6 \times 18 = 108

Final Answer:

The sum of the digits in the unit place of all the numbers is 108108.

Correct Option:

(B) 108


Would you like further clarification on this problem or related concepts? Here are five questions for further exploration:

  1. How can we generalize this method for nn digits?
  2. What is the contribution of digits to other places (tens, hundreds, etc.) in the same problem?
  3. How would the result change if the digits were repeated (e.g., 3,3,4,53, 3, 4, 5)?
  4. Can we derive the total sum of all the numbers formed in this way?
  5. How does this problem relate to combinatorics principles in general?

Tip: When solving such problems, symmetry in permutations can simplify the computation for large datasets!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Permutations
Summation
Combinatorics

Formulas

Total permutations: n! where n is the number of digits
Number of times each digit appears in a position: Total permutations / Number of digits
Total sum contribution = Number of times × Sum of digits

Theorems

Permutation principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12