Solve the problem.
-The sum of the digits of a 3-digit number is 18. The units digit is one less than the tens digit and the tens digit is one less than the hundreds. What is the number?
A)865
B)876
C)765
D)None of these

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The digits can be represented as H (hundreds), T (tens), and U (units). Given: H + T + U = 18, U = T - 1, T = H - 1. Solving these gives H = 7, T = 6, U = 5, so the number is 765.

Solve the Problem. -The Sum of the Digits of a 3-Digit Number Is