NIMCET 2025 — Mathematics PYQ
NIMCET | Mathematics | 2025The number of 3-digit integers that are multiples of 6 which can be formed by using the digits {1,2,3,4,5,6} without repetition is:
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
22
- B.
26
- C.
20
- D.
24
(Correct Answer)
24
Explanation
Step 1: Divisibility Rules for 6
A number is a multiple of undefined if it is:
Even: The last digit must be undefined or undefined.
Divisible by 3: The sum of the digits must be a multiple of undefined.
Step 2: Find Sets of 3 Digits whose Sum is a Multiple of 3
We need to pick 3 distinct digits from undefined such that their sum undefined.
Sum = 6: undefined
Sum = 9: undefined
Sum = 12: undefined
Sum = 15: undefined
Total sets = undefined.
Step 3: Count Even Arrangements for each Set
For each set, we must arrange the digits such that the last digit is even (undefined).
undefined: Even digits: undefined. Arrangements: undefined (2 numbers)
undefined: Even digits: undefined. Arrangements: undefined (4 numbers)
undefined: Even digits: None. (0 numbers)
undefined: Even digits: undefined. Arrangements: undefined (4 numbers)
undefined: Even digits: undefined. Arrangements: undefined (2 numbers)
undefined: Even digits: undefined. Arrangements: undefined (6 numbers)
undefined: Even digits: undefined. Arrangements: undefined (2 numbers)
undefined: Even digits: undefined. Arrangements: undefined (4 numbers)
Step 4: Total Count
Total undefined
Total undefined
Final Answer:
The total number of such undefined-digit integers is 24. (Option D)

