Which number did you use vs What number did you use

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Which number did you use?' is used when there is a specific set of options to choose from, while 'What number did you use?' is more general and does not imply a limited set of choices.

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Which number did you use

This phrase is correct and commonly used when there is a specific set of options to choose from.

This phrase is used when asking someone to specify a particular number from a known set of options.

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Here, why don't you use my number.
Only authorized numbers can use them.
To enter superscript numbers use Ctrlnumber, for subscript use Altnumber.
The greasiest smudges revealed the four numbers you use the most - the four numbers in your passcode.
Best we can do is to find out which numbers are in use
Could be numbers they use to I.D. dead bodies.
The Alliance could have any number of uses for a psychic.
The signal number to use to reset the local & X-Server;.
You have two choices - you can use the number or use the napkin.
But you know, you have to use a number two pencil, 'cause if you use another, you know this probably...
Of course, there's still a ways to go, and some of his numbers could use improvement.
The size of each word corresponds to its total number of uses.
The United Kingdom authorised before 1 September 2013 the contested products for a number of uses including professional application in and around buildings and in sewers.
For a number of uses such information has been presented and evaluated by the Commission with Member State experts.
Fever therapy has a number of uses. I thought it a worthy investment.
The Alliance could have any number of uses for a psychic.
Is the serial number any use?
For example, the Commission has already published two sets of statistics on the number and use of animals in experiments.
Unfortunately, however, hybrid cars are currently more expensive than conventional vehicles and the number in use is, therefore, very restricted.
Any subsequent categories will show the number of uses of animals in procedures.

Alternatives:

Which option did you choose?
Which color did you pick?

What number did you use

This phrase is correct and more general, not implying a limited set of choices.

This phrase is used when asking someone to specify a number without implying a specific set of options.

Show examples from the web [+]

Here, why don't you use my number.
Only authorized numbers can use them.
To enter superscript numbers use Ctrlnumber, for subscript use Altnumber.
The greasiest smudges revealed the four numbers you use the most - the four numbers in your passcode.
Could be numbers they use to I.D. dead bodies.
The Alliance could have any number of uses for a psychic.
The signal number to use to reset the local & X-Server;.
You have two choices - you can use the number or use the napkin.
But you know, you have to use a number two pencil, 'cause if you use another, you know this probably...
Of course, there's still a ways to go, and some of his numbers could use improvement.
The size of each word corresponds to its total number of uses.
The United Kingdom authorised before 1 September 2013 the contested products for a number of uses including professional application in and around buildings and in sewers.
For a number of uses such information has been presented and evaluated by the Commission with Member State experts.
Fever therapy has a number of uses. I thought it a worthy investment.
The Alliance could have any number of uses for a psychic.
Is the serial number any use?
For example, the Commission has already published two sets of statistics on the number and use of animals in experiments.
Unfortunately, however, hybrid cars are currently more expensive than conventional vehicles and the number in use is, therefore, very restricted.
Any subsequent categories will show the number of uses of animals in procedures.
Such experiments shall use numbers and species/categories of animals appropriate to the conditions of use proposed.

Alternatives:

What color did you choose?
What size did you pick?

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Which number did you use vs What number did you use