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The C in the hundreds place of CDC can only be 1 (because two digits sum to at most 18, or 19 including the carry), so CDC can only be 121.

So A and B must add up to 11.

Possible AB values: 29 (ruled out because D=2 and all digits are distinct), 38, 47, 56, 65, 74, 83, 92 (ruled out because D=2 and all digits are distinct)

A*B*C*D = 3*8*1*2 = 48
A*B*C*D = 4*7*1*2 = 56
A*B*C*D = 5*6*1*2 = 60
A*B*C*D = 6*5*1*2 = 60
A*B*C*D = 7*4*1*2 = 56
A*B*C*D = 8*3*1*2 = 48

Different values: 48, 56, 60

IMO B
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First, understanding the problem: the two largest two digits numbers are 99 and 99.
When we add them, we get a sum less than two-hundred, because 100+100=200.
So, C must be one.

We can start by checking a few possibilities for A and B. If either A or B is nine, then we see the other can only be two and C becomes one and D becomes two violating the requirement that all digits must be distinct.

1. If either A or B are eight the other must be three, for C to be one and D becomes two and this combination works.

2. If either A or B is seven, for C to be one, the other has to be four. D again becomes two.

3. If either A or B is six, for C to be one, the other has to be five, again making D two.

Going further will be repeating possibilities, which we already checked, so let us count the ones we found.
1,2,3
So, option (B)
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AB
+BA
____
CDC

In the correctly worked addition problem shown, AB and BA are two-digit positive integers, CDC is a three-digit integer, and A, B, C, and D are distinct nonzero digits. How many different values can A * B * C * D take?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
E. 8


 


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AB and BA are reverse 2 Digit numbers.
The question asks us how many different A*B*C*D
Well since C is both at units digit and hundreds digit and we are adding two 2 digit numbers it only can result into some number between 100 and 200 and C can only be 1 since CDC is less than 200-------> So our number becomes 1D1
What pair of digits gives us such number?
1. 92+29
2. 83+38
3. 74+47
4. 65+56
From this point it repeats it self and D only becomes 2
So the result is 121 and our equation becomes A*B*1*2 -----> and we have 4 pairs of AB and BA so answer is 4
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As all digits are distinct nonzero digits, the maximum value CDC can be is 187 (89+98), so C=1.
CDC = 1D1

As A+B=B+A, the units digit of their sum is 1, and all digits are distinct nonzero digits, D=2 (the maximum carry from adding two digits is 1).
CDC=121

A and B can be 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

AB can be 38,47,56,65,74,83

Distinct values of A*B*C*D:
48,56,60

Answer B
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Lets solve it step by step

AB
+BA
--------
CDC


AB = 10A + B
BA = 10B + A

=> AB + BA = 10A + B + 10B + A = 11(A+B)

CDC = 100C + 10D + C = 101C + 10D

=> 11(A+B) = 101C + 10D

We know that,
A and B are digits
=> A + B <= 9 + 8 = 17 (Max possible distinct)
=> 11(A+B) <= 11*17 = 187

This is possible only if C = 1
Now,
11(A+B) = 101 + 10D

Now left is divisble by 11, so right should also be divisble by 11
=> Upon dividing right side by 11 we get,
2 - D as a remainder
=> To be divisible by 11,
2 - D = 0
=> D = 2

Therefore,
101 + 10D = 101 + 10*2 = 121
=> 11(A+B) = 121
=> A + B = 11

We know that, C = 1, D = 2
=> A and B should be from 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and should satisfy A + B = 11

Therefore distinct possible pairs are (3,8) , (4,7) and (5,6)
=> Different values A*B*C*D can take are
3*8*2*1 = 48
4*7*2*1 = 56
5*6*2*1 = 60

=> 3 different values are got from A*B*C*D
=> B. 3
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AB = 10A + B
BA = 10B + A

AB + BA = 11(A+B)

AB+BA is less than 200 -> C=1
CDC=1D1 must a multiple of 11 -> CDC=121

A and B cannot be: 1,2

Values of AB: 38, 47, 56, 65, 74, 83

Values of A * B * C * D = 48, 56, 60, 60, 56, 48

Distinct values of A * B * C * D = 48, 56, 60

The answer is B
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+BA
____
CDC

In the correctly worked addition problem shown, AB and BA are two-digit positive integers, CDC is a three-digit integer, and A, B, C, and D are distinct nonzero digits. How many different values can A * B * C * D take?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
E. 8


 


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C = 1 and D = 2

The digits A and B must be distinct and also cannot be 1 or 2.

Also, A + B = 11

Possible Pairs (3,8) , (4,7), (5,6)

IMO B
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Since two numbers less than 100 are being added, the result must be a number less than 200. C must be 1.
To determine D, since two numbers less than 10 are being added, the result must be a number less than 20, and D must be 1 greater than C. D must be 2.

CDC = 121

remaining digits: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

To get a sum of 11, we choose the pairs for AB: 38,47,56,65,74,83

A*B*C*D can be 48,56,60

The correct answer is B
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AB can be written as 10A + B
Similarly BA can be written as 10B + A
So AB + BA = 11A + 11B

CDC can be written as 100C + 10D + C

So CDC is a multiple of 11.

For a number to be multiple of 11, applying divisibility rule,
C+C - D = 0, +11, -11
Since 2C - D cannot be 11 or -11

Case I
2C - D cannot be -11 as maximum value of D is 9, 2C-9=-11, 2C=-2 which is not possible as C is a digit

Case II
2C - D can be 11 when CDC = 616, 737, 858, 979
when D = 2C-11, 11(A+B) = 100C + 10(2C-11) + C
= 121C - 110
A+B = 11C-10
Putting C=1, D = 2C-11 = 2-11 This is not possible
Putting C=2, D=4-11 This is not possible
Putting C=3, then A+B = 33-10 = 23. this is not possible.

Case III
2C - D = 0
D = 2C
Possible pairs C,D (1,2), (2,4), (3,6), (4,8)
11(A+B) = 100C + 10(2C) + C = 121C
A+B = 11C
So 11C should be less than 19.
From the possible C,D pairs, only C,D = (1,2) is possible

So now we know CDC is 121
So A+B = 11
The possible pairs of AB are (3,8) (4,7) (5,6)

Taking products
3 x 8 x 1 x 2
4 x 7 x 1 x 2
5 x 6 x 1 x 2

There are 3 distinct values.
So B is the answer.


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AB
+BA
____
CDC

In the correctly worked addition problem shown, AB and BA are two-digit positive integers, CDC is a three-digit integer, and A, B, C, and D are distinct nonzero digits. How many different values can A * B * C * D take?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
E. 8


 


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AB= 10A+B and BA=10B+A and CDC= 100C+10D+C
10A+B+10B+A=101C+10D
11(A+B)=101C+10D
A and B ranges from 1-9 meaning A+B ranges from 3 (1+2) to 17 (9+8)
Multiples of 11 from that range that for a 3 digit number are from 110, 121, 132-------176, 187.
Only A+B=11 works giving us CDC as 121 where C=1 and D=2
Possible pairs adding up to 11 are (8,3) (7,4) and (5,6)
Computing for AXBXCXD
Since CXD is already 2 the rest becomes 2x3x8=48, 2x4x7=56 and 2x5x6=60
Therefore only 3 cases are possible (48, 56, 60)
Ans B
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AB
+BA
____
CDC

In the correctly worked addition problem shown, AB and BA are two-digit positive integers, CDC is a three-digit integer, and A, B, C, and D are distinct nonzero digits. How many different values can A * B * C * D take?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
E. 8


 


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I hope the official answer will help you guide where you make mistakes. Your most of the things are quite ok.
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Given that AB + BA = CDC, this means C must be 1 because sum of any two digit numbers can not exceed 199.
Now we know C is also in ones digit means sum of A & B must be 11, so it C can be at both ones and hundreth digit.
Thus A & B can (5,6) (4,7) ,(3,8),(2,9),(9,2),(8,3),(7,4),(6,5)
And if we add these we always get the sum be 121. thus D must be 2 only.
Now we know product 5*6*1*2=6*5*1*2
thus we have only 4 values for A*B*C*D
Ans = 4.
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I like the answer, to be honest. Very clear.
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Since two numbers less than 100 are being added, the result must be a number less than 200. C must be 1.
To determine D, since two numbers less than 10 are being added, the result must be a number less than 20, and D must be 1 greater than C. D must be 2.

CDC = 121

remaining digits: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

To get a sum of 11, we choose the pairs for AB: 38,47,56,65,74,83

A*B*C*D can be 48,56,60

The correct answer is B
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but the question said abcd all are distinct , so the ans would be 3
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Given that AB + BA = CDC, this means C must be 1 because sum of any two digit numbers can not exceed 199.
Now we know C is also in ones digit means sum of A & B must be 11, so it C can be at both ones and hundreth digit.
Thus A & B can (5,6) (4,7) ,(3,8),(2,9),(9,2),(8,3),(7,4),(6,5)
And if we add these we always get the sum be 121. thus D must be 2 only.
Now we know product 5*6*1*2=6*5*1*2
thus we have only 4 values for A*B*C*D
Ans = 4.
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Bunuel, are there more this type of questions in the forum? If yes, can you please share them? Thanks!
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10A + B + 10B + A = 100C + 10D + C;
L.H.S:
11 x (A + B)
So the Sum is some multiple of 11, and also its given that A and B are two distinct number, therefore max value they can have is the pair 9,8
11 x (9+8)=187 ---- max value of the sum or CDC
But CDC is a multiple of 11 such that 100 and unit digits are same. So the only 3 digit value less than 187 is 121.
C = 1, D=2;
=> 11 x (A + B) =121;
=> A+B = 11;
All such possible pairs of A and B are (2,9), (3,8), (4,7), (5,6)
but D is already 2, therefore rejecting (2,9)
Ans=3

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AB
+BA
____
CDC

In the correctly worked addition problem shown, AB and BA are two-digit positive integers, CDC is a three-digit integer, and A, B, C, and D are distinct nonzero digits. How many different values can A * B * C * D take?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
E. 8


 


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you cannot take A or B =2 , its said ABCD are unique , and we know that D=2
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Given that AB + BA = CDC, this means C must be 1 because sum of any two digit numbers can not exceed 199.
Now we know C is also in ones digit means sum of A & B must be 11, so it C can be at both ones and hundreth digit.
Thus A & B can (5,6) (4,7) ,(3,8),(2,9),(9,2),(8,3),(7,4),(6,5)
And if we add these we always get the sum be 121. thus D must be 2 only.
Now we know product 5*6*1*2=6*5*1*2
thus we have only 4 values for A*B*C*D
Ans = 4.
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