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Break into ranges Pages 1–9: 9 pages × 1 digit = 9 Pages 10–99: 90 pages × 2 digits = 180 Pages 100–366: 267 pages × 3 digits = 801 Total digits9 + 180 + 801 = 990 Final Answer990

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Counting digits — page numbering from 1 to 366: Find the total digits used. A book has 366 pages numbered consecutively starting from page 1. How many numerical digits are printed in all page numbers? Choose the correct total.

Difficulty: Easy

732
990
1098
1305

Correct Answer: 990

Explanation:

Break into ranges

Pages 1–9: 9 pages × 1 digit = 9
Pages 10–99: 90 pages × 2 digits = 180
Pages 100–366: 267 pages × 3 digits = 801

Total digits9 + 180 + 801 = 990

Final Answer990

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