Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

The total number of digits used in numbering the pages of a book having 366 pages is

  1. 732

  2. 990

  3. 1098

  4. 1305

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Digits: 1-9 (9 digits), 10-99 (90 numbers $\times$ 2 = 180 digits), 100-366 (267 numbers $\times$ 3 = 801 digits). Total: $9 + 180 + 801 = 990$. Option 1098 is incorrect as it assumes all 366 pages have 3 digits.