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In how many ways can the letters of the word "ASSASSINATION" can be arranged so that all S's are together?
MathematicsPermutation CombinationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (06 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 10 !
  • B $\frac{10 !}{3 ! 2 ! 2 !}$
  • C $\frac{9 !}{3 ! 2 ! 2 !}$
  • D 9 !
Solution:
1514 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{10 !}{3 ! 2 ! 2 !}$
There are total 13 letters in the word "ASSASSINATION"
$$
3 \text { A's, } 4 \text { S's, } 2 \text { I's, } 2 \text { N's, } 1 \text { T's, } 1 \text { O's }
$$
Let all $S^{\prime}$ be represented by a single letter Z New word is AAINAIONZ.
$\therefore$ Total number of ways of forming a way taken all S's are together
$$
=\frac{4 ! 10 !}{3 ! 4 ! 2 ! 2 !}=\frac{10 !}{3 ! 2 ! 2 !}
$$

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