The number of 3-digit numbers, formed using the digits 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7, when the repetition of digits is not allowed, and which are not divisible by 3, is equal to _______. [2024]
(36)
Possible triplets for which number is divisible by 3 are (2, 3, 4), (2, 3, 7), (3, 5, 4), (3, 5, 7)
These 4 triplets can be arrange in
Total number of 3-digit numbers made by using the digits 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7
Required number which are not divisible by 3