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it should be 9+90*2+900*3+1*4
so answer should be 2893
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I accidentally count 0, so I picked E.
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While typing numbers from 1 to 1000, there are 9 single digit numbers: from 1 to 9.
Each of these numbers requires one keystroke.
That is 9 key strokes.

There are 90 two-digit numbers: from 10 to 99.
Each of these numbers requires 2 keystrokes.
Therefore, 180 keystrokes to type the 2-digit numbers.

There are 900 three-digit numbers: from 100 to 999.
Each of these numbers requires 3 keystrokes.
Therefore, 2700 keystrokes to type the 3-digit numbers.

1000 is a four-digit number which requires 4 keystrokes.

Totally, therefore, one requires 9 + 180 + 2700 + 4 = 2893 keystrokes.

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How many keystrokes are needed to type numbers from 1 to 1000?

A. 2704
B. 2890
C. 2893
D. 3001
E. None of these

1 to 9 : 9 digits
10to99= 90*2 = 180 digits
100 to 999 = 900 * 3 = 2700 digits
1000 = 4 digits
9+180+2700+4
2893
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How many keystrokes are needed to type numbers from 1 to 1000?

A. 2704
B. 2890
C. 2893
D. 3001
E. None of these

Similar question to practice: https://gmatclub.com/forum/how-many-tim ... 26473.html
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