Use digits 0,…,t−1 to form two-digit numbers without repeated digits, where 2≤t≤9. Count them.
- Addition requires disjoint cases; stage counts must hold for each branch or use separate branches.
Skills and prerequisite lessons
Working and explanation
BUILD THE REASONING
Hint 1
Hint 2
Worked solution
Decide whether choices are alternative cases or successive stages, then check overlap.
Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.
Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.
Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.
The first digit cannot be zero; the second may be zero but cannot repeat the first.
The requested value is 36.
Checks and common pitfalls: The first digit cannot be zero; the second may be zero but cannot repeat the first.
Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.