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If the number of all possible permutations of the letters of the word MATHEMATICS in which the repeated letters are not together is 90X, then X=

MathematicsPermutation CombinationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 120
  • B 14400
  • C 21600
  • D 86400
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 120

Given word MATHEMATICS

In above word

Arranging other than repeated letters H,E,I,C,S is

5×4×3×2×1 =120

In between there will be 6 gaps in that we need to fill this repeated letters i.e.,=6!2×2×2=90.

So total possible arrangements is

=120×90 = 10800.

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