How many figures are required to number the pages the pages of a book containing 365 pages?  Choose the correct choice from the following
A) 987  B) 977  C) 967  D) 897  E) 997

Rationale: "1 to 9 = 9 * 1 = 9 10 to 99 = 90 * 2 = 180 100 to 365 = 266 * 3 = 798 - - - - - - - - - - - 987 answer : a"
Answer: A