In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘BAKERY’ be arranged? · ABC26GN5326

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Permutations and Combinations · Exam: SBI— Bank Clerical Exam 2012

In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘BAKERY’ be arranged?

(a)2,400

(b)2,005

(c)720

(d)5,040

(e)None of these

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

Explanation

The letters of the word ‘BAKERY’’ be arranged in 6! ways st. 6! = 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 720

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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