How many three digit numbers that do not contain the digit 9 are there?  Select the correct option:
A) 100
B) 200
C) 512
D) 596
E) 648
Applying combinations....8 * 9 * 9 = 648...   8 for first digit...cant be 0 or 9   9 and 9 for 2nd and 3rd....cant be 9   ANSW648R: 648
<result>E</result>
How many three digit numbers that do not contain the digit 9 are there?