Mock AIME 3 Pre 2005 Problems/Problem 2
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Problem
Let denote the number of digit positive integers have the property that their digits are in increasing order. Determine the remainder obtained when is divided by . (Repeated digits are allowed.)
Solution
Since the digits must be in increasing order, they must all be non-zero. We choose 7 digits out of 9, and when we do, they have only one order, so we choose them regardless of order, or .