How many three-digit numbers are composed of three distinct digits such that one digit is the average of the other two? (A) 96 (B) 104 (C) 112 (D) 120 (E) 256

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Section10.2: Arithmetic Sequences
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|16 How many three-digit numbers are composed of three distinct digits such that one digit is
the average of the other two?
(A) 96
(B) 104
(C) 112
(D) 120
(E) 256
Transcribed Image Text:|16 How many three-digit numbers are composed of three distinct digits such that one digit is the average of the other two? (A) 96 (B) 104 (C) 112 (D) 120 (E) 256
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If the “average” digit is 1, then the other two digits are 0 and 2. For example, 210.

If the “average” digit is 2, then the other two digits are 1 and 3 OR 0 and 4. For example, 321 and 420.

If the “average” digit is 3, then the other two digits are 2 and 4 OR 1 and 5 OR 0 and 6. For example, 432, 531 and 630.

If the “average” digit is 4, then the other two digits are 3 and 5 OR 2 and 6 OR 1 and 7 OR 0 and 8. For example, 543, 642, 741 and 840.

If the “average” digit is 5, then the other two digits are 4 and 6 OR 3 and 7 OR 2 and 8 OR 1 and 9. For example, 654, 753, 852 and 951.

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