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D is a 3-digit number such that the ratio of the number to the sum of its digits is least. What is the difference between the digit at the hundred's place and the digit at the unit's place of D?

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A.0
B.7
C.8Correct
D.9
Explanation & Solution

The correct answer is (C) 8.

Explanation:

For the ratio to be least, the number should be smallest possible while sum of digits should be largest possible. This means the first digit should be 1 and last digit should be 9

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

D कोई 3-अंकों की संख्या इस प्रकार है, कि इस संख्या का इसके अंकों के योगफल से अनुपात लघुतम है । D के सैकड़े के अंक और इकाई के अंक के बीच अंतर क्या है ?

A.0
B.7
C.8सही
D.9

सही उत्तर (C) 8 है।

व्याख्या:

For the ratio to be least, the number should be smallest possible while sum of digits should be largest possible. This means the first digit should be 1 and last digit should be 9

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