Right choice is (a) 504
Easiest explanation: 1-9 digits which means 9 digits are possible. We have to arrange 3 digits at a time out of 9 digits without repetition. So, total permutations are ^nPr = ^9P3 = \(\frac{9!}{(9-3)!} = \frac{9!}{6!}\) = 9.8.7 = 504.