Reasoning · Grade 3-1 Three-Digit Calculation

Problem

Sum of all numbers from digit cards

Use all three cards of each set, once each, to build three-digit numbers. A three-digit number cannot start with 0. Repeated cards make identical numbers, counted once. List every number you can build and add them.
Your answer
How to solve
Strategy Make a Systematic List — List every arrangement of the three cards systematically (so none is missed or doubled), drop the ones that are not valid three-digit numbers or that repeat, then add. A place-value pattern (how many times each digit lands in each place) gives a quick check.
1STEP 1

(1) List all numbers from 1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3 keeps all six arrangements: 12 × 111 = 1332.

123+132+213+231+312+321 = 12 × 111 = 1332
2STEP 2

(2) List the different numbers from 2, 3, 3

2, 3, 3 repeats down to three: 233 + 323 + 332 = 888.

233 + 323 + 332 = 888
3STEP 3

(3) List the valid numbers from 0, 4, 7

0, 4, 7 drops the two leading zeros: 407 + 470 + 704 + 740 = 2321.

407 + 470 + 704 + 740 = 2321
Answer
1332, 888, 2321
The counts make sense: 3 distinct cards give 6 numbers, a repeated card gives only 3, and a set with 0 gives 4 (two thrown out for leading zero). Each sum lies in the expected range for adding several three-digit numbers, and direct addition confirms 1332, 888, and 2321.
Takeaway

List every arrangement neatly, toss out the ones starting with 0, and you will never miss or double-count a number!

  • (1) List all numbers from 1, 2, 3
  • (2) List the different numbers from 2, 3, 3
  • (3) List the valid numbers from 0, 4, 7