Introduction
Number sense is the ability to understand the quantities and patterns of digits. In competitive exams, specific properties of numbers from 1 to 100 are often tested, such as digit frequency and common multiples.
Detailed Explanation of Digit Frequency
When we write numbers from 1 to 100, each digit (0-9) appears a specific number of times. Understanding this helps in solving complex logical problems.
| Digit | Total Occurrences (1-100) | Occurrences in 2-Digit Numbers | Total Numbers Containing the Digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| 1 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| 2 to 9 (Each) | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Sub-topics
1. Double-Digit Identical Numbers
There are exactly 9 numbers between 1 and 100 where the units place and tens place digits are the same. These are all multiples of 11.
List: 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99.
2. Multiples and Divisibility
Calculating how many times a number "fits" into 100 helps identify its multiples.
Examples
Example 1: Multiples of 8
Tricks and Shortcuts
- The "One" Rule: Digit 1 is the most frequent digit (21 times) because it appears in the number 1, the entire 10-19 range, and the units place of 21, 31... up to 91, plus the 100.
- Total Digits: To find total digits from 1-100: (9 numbers × 1 digit) + (90 numbers × 2 digits) + (1 number × 3 digits) = 9 + 180 + 3 = 192.
Common Mistakes
Students often miscount digit 0 as 10 times. Remember, 100 has TWO zeros, making the total count 11.
Practice Questions
Easy Questions
- How many times does the digit 7 appear in numbers from 1 to 100?
- List all multiples of 20 up to 100.
- What is the first two-digit number?
Medium Questions
- In the range 10-99, how many times does the digit 0 appear?
- How many numbers between 1 and 100 are multiples of both 3 and 5?
- How many times is digit 2 used at the tens place in numbers 1 to 100?
Hard Questions
- If you write all numbers from 1 to 100, which digits appear exactly 20 times?
- Calculate the total number of digits used to write numbers from 1 to 50.
- How many numbers between 1 and 100 have the digit 5 in either the units or tens place?
Revision Summary
Total digits used for 1-100 is 192. Digit 1 appears 21 times, 0 appears 11 times, and digits 2-9 appear 20 times each.