Unit 2 · Number Theory

Smallest + Largest with 3 Different Digits?

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Smallest 3-digit number with 3 different digits: hundreds=1 (can't use 0), tens=0, units=2 → 102. Largest: hundreds=9, tens=8, units=7 → 987. Sum = 102 + 987 = 1089. The classic mistake is thinking 100 or 101 qualify — they only have two distinct digits.

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0:00Introduction
0:25The Question
0:58Finding Sean's number
1:33Finding Tammy's number
2:04Calculating the sum & final selection
2:33Strategic exam tip
3:06Correct answer

Question

Sean writes down the smallest 3-digit number that has three different digits.

Tammy writes down the largest 3-digit number that has three different digits.

What is the sum of their two numbers?

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