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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ46. Let pp, qq and rr be 2-digit numbers where p < q < r. If pp + qq + rr = tt0, where tt0 is a 3-digit number ending with zero, consider the following statements : 1. The number of possible values of p is 5. 2. The number of possible values of q is 6. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Options
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer
C Both 1 and 2
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).