Solve the Problem. -How Many 10-Digit Telephone Numbers (Area Code + Number) Are

question 213

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-How many 10-digit telephone numbers (area code + number) are possible if the first digit cannot be zero, the first three digits cannot be 800 or 900, and the number must end in 0000?

• A) 898,000
• B) 654,642
• C) 900,000
• D) 899,000

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