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There are 100 buildings along a street. A sign maker is ordered to number the buildings from 1 to 100. How many '9's' will he need?

Question #23950. Asked by Matt.

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Dunc
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11 nines (9,19,29,39,49,59,69,79,89,99) + (remember 2 9s in 99)
9 nines (90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98)

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20 nines

Nov 05 2002, 5:50 AM
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