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Re: The addition problem above shows four of the 24 different integers tha [#permalink]
This is how i solved it:

I saw the answer options first. Observed that there is sufficient difference between each answer choice.

Next i proceeded to find an approximate answer. Following calculation shows the method i used:

As it is given that it is a four digit integer made out of the following digits: 1,2,3 and 4.

_ _ _ _ : fill the left most blank with 1 first.

1 _ _ _ : in how many different ways can the remaining three digits be chosen, in 3! factorial ways. Hence there are 6 numbers which have 1 in thousands place.

Therefore are 6 numbers that are atleast above 1000. So counting 1000 x 6 : 6000. (the actual sum of these numbers will be more than 6000)

Applying the same logic by picking 2,3 & 4 as the thousands digit:

2 _ _ _: 3! factorial ways to fill the rest of the digits. Hence atleast 6 numbers greater than 2000. Hence, 2000 x 6 = 12000.
3 _ _ _: 3000 x 6 = 18000.
4 _ _ _: 4000 x 6 = 24000.

Total sum : 6000 + 12000 + 18000 + 24000 = 60,000.

We also know that the actual sum will be greater than 60,000 and there is only one option that is greater than 60,000. Hence, option E.

I hope the explanation helps.
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Re: The addition problem above shows four of the 24 different integers tha [#permalink]
Hi all,

do these types of questions still appear on GMAT?

Thanks!
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Re: The addition problem above shows four of the 24 different integers tha [#permalink]
One easy way to solve this: sum of a list of N terms is : N/2 * (N1(first term of list) + Nn(last term of the list))

1234 is first term, 4321 is the last term. N=24, they have given us most kindly.

Put in formula, do some quick maths, get answer: 66660.
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Re: The addition problem above shows four of the 24 different integers tha [#permalink]
24 total integers and 4 possible digits, this means that:

- for the last units and tens digits, 1;2;3;4 are going to be repeated exactly 24/4 =6 times: (1*6)+(2*6)+(3*6)+(4*6) = 60

The only number with the last digits of 60 is 66,660.

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