Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

A three digit number consists of 9,5 and one more number . When these digits are reversed and then subtracted from the original number the answer yielded will be consisting of the same digits arranged yet in a different order. What is the other digit?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7
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Explanation

Let the 3-digit number be 9 5 x or permutations. Testing x=4: 954 - 459 = 495 (digits 4,9,5 rearranged). The difference 99(9-4) = 495 contains the same digits. This is a classic digit reversal puzzle.

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