Question
CSATEasyPrelims 2026Maths

How many times does 55 appear in all two-digit positive integers?

Explanation

Answer: B — 19

Count the digit 55 separately in tens and units places of two-digit numbers 10109999.

Tens place. The tens digit is 55 in 50,51,,5950, 51, \ldots, 59 — that's 1010 occurrences.

Units place. The units digit is 55 in 15,25,35,45,55,65,75,85,9515, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95 — that's 99 occurrences.

Total: 10+9=1910 + 9 = 19.

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