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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

How many different three-digit odd numbers can be formed using the digits 3, 4, 5 and 6 if digits cannot be repeated?
Solution
Begin by constructing the number from the units digit and working up to the hundreds digit. There are two possible choices for the units digit: and (since the number must be odd). Then, after choosing that digit, there are three possible choices for the tens digit (, , and the remaining odd digit), since digits cannot be repeated. Finally, there are then two possible choices for the hundreds digit. Thus, there are such numbers that can be formed.
Final answer
12