2007 AMC 12A Problem 16
Problem 16 of 25IntermediateAlgebraNumber Theory
How many three-digit numbers are composed of three distinct digits such that one digit is the average of the other two?
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Solution
The three distinct digits form an increasing arithmetic progression. Counting by common difference: with difference with difference with difference and with difference for sets.
Of these, sets contain (namely ); each yields valid numbers since cannot lead.
The other sets each yield numbers. The total is
Thus, the correct answer is C.