Aaron has to choose a three-digit code for his bike lock. The digits can be chosen from 1 to 9. To help him remember them, Aaron chooses three different digits in increasing order, for example 278. How many such codes can be chosen?
Select one option, then click Submit.
779
504
168
84
9
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