SOLUTION: How many four digit numbers greater than 5000 can be formed by using the digits 3, 4,5,6,7, 8?

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Question 549963: How many four digit numbers greater than 5000 can be formed by using the digits 3, 4,5,6,7, 8?
Answer by mathstutor458(57) About Me  (Show Source):
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given numbers are 3,4,5,6,7,8
the resulting number should be greater than 5000
first place number shuold be 5,6,7,8
Remaining places we can fill with any remaining numbers.
number of 4 digit numbers greater than 5000 = 4*6*6*6 (because they didnt mention numbers are not repeting,if they are not repeting then answer is 4*5*4*3)