Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Find the total number of digits used in numbering the pages of a book containing 366 pages?

  1. 900

  2. 990

  3. 366

  4. 3

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pages 1-9: 9 digits. Pages 10-99: 90 * 2 = 180 digits. Pages 100-366: 267 * 3 = 801 digits. Total: 9 + 180 + 801 = 990. The other options like 366 or 900 are incorrect counts of the digit distribution.