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− | Let the hundreds, tens, and units digits of the original three-digit number be <math>a</math>, <math>b</math>, and <math>c</math>, respectively. We are given that <math>a=c+2</math>. The original three-digit number is equal to <math>100a+10b+c = 100(c+2)+10b+c = 101c+10b+200</math>. The hundreds, tens, and units digits of the reversed three-digit number are <math>c</math>, <math>b</math>, and <math>a</math>, respectively. This number is equal to <math>100c+10b+a = 100c+10b+(c+2) = 101c+10b+2</math>. Subtracting this expression from the expression for the original number, we get <math>(101c+10b+200) - (101c+10b+2) = 198</math>. Thus, the units digit in the final result is <math>\textbf{(E)}\ 8</math> | + | Let the hundreds, tens, and units digits of the original three-digit number be <math>a</math>, <math>b</math>, and <math>c</math>, respectively. We are given that <math>a=c+2</math>. The original three-digit number is equal to <math>100a+10b+c = 100(c+2)+10b+c = 101c+10b+200</math>. The hundreds, tens, and units digits of the reversed three-digit number are <math>c</math>, <math>b</math>, and <math>a</math>, respectively. This number is equal to <math>100c+10b+a = 100c+10b+(c+2) = 101c+10b+2</math>. Subtracting this expression from the expression for the original number, we get <math>(101c+10b+200) - (101c+10b+2) = 198</math>. Thus, the units digit in the final result is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E)}\ 8}</math> |
==Solution 2== | ==Solution 2== |
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Problem
The hundreds digit of a three-digit number is more than the units digit. The digits of the three-digit number are reversed, and the result is subtracted from the original three-digit number. What is the units digit of the result?
Solution 1
Let the hundreds, tens, and units digits of the original three-digit number be , , and , respectively. We are given that . The original three-digit number is equal to . The hundreds, tens, and units digits of the reversed three-digit number are , , and , respectively. This number is equal to . Subtracting this expression from the expression for the original number, we get . Thus, the units digit in the final result is
Solution 2
The result must hold for any three-digit number with hundreds digit being more than the units digit. is such a number. Evaluating, we get . Thus, the units digit in the final result is
See Also
2010 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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