How many 3-digit even numbers are there that begin with either 5 or 6?

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Daniel Malachov · Answer 1 · 2021-12-17T07:05:23+0000

Answer:

100 numbers

Explanation:

There are 100 numbers with 5 as the hundreds digit. (500-599)

There are 100 numbers with 6 as the hundreds digit. (600-699)

There are 50 even numbers with 5 as the hundreds digit.

(500, 502, 504, ... , 598)

There are 50 even numbers with 6 as the hundreds digit.

(600, 602, 604, ... , 698)

50+50=100 numbers