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A five digit number divisible by 3 is to be formed using the numerals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 without repetition. The total number of ways in which this can be done is:
For a number to be divisible by 3, the sum of it's digit should be a multiple of 3. This can be done in two ways. When the number are formed by using either {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} or {0, 1, 2, 4, 5}.
Total 5 digit numbers that can be formed by {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} without repetition = 5*4*3*2*1 = 120
Total 5 digit numbers that can be formed by {0, 1, 2, 4, 5} without repetition = 4*4*3*2*1 = 96
Therefore, total such number = 120 + 96 = 216. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
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