In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘MO- MENT’ be arranged? [UPSSSC—Lower Subordinate (Pre.) Exam… · ABC26GN5328

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Permutations and Combinations

In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘MO- MENT’ be arranged? [UPSSSC—Lower Subordinate (Pre.) Exam, 2016]

(a)360

(b)60

(c)720

(d)120

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

There are six letters in the given word MOMENT and letter ‘M’ has come twice. ∴ Required number of ways 6! 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = = = 360 2! 2×1

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

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