Q182 / 270 · NDA 2018 (Phase 2) · Mathematics

The total number of 5-digit numbers that can be composed of distinct digits from 0 to 9 is

  • A
    45360
  • B
    30240
  • Correct answer
    C
    27216
  • D
    15120

Solution

Number of 5 digits numbers with all distinct digit is same as filling of 5 vacent placed out of 10 boxes. First digit of any number can be choosen in 9 ways. Remaining 4 digits can be choosen in remaining 9 digits in ${ }^9 \mathrm{P}_4$ ways. Total number of such number $=9 \times 9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6=27216$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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