ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · Maths · Permutation Combination

In how many ways can the letters of the word "ASSASSINATION" can be arranged so that all S's are together?

  1. A 10 !
  2. B \(\frac{10 !}{3 ! 2 ! 2 !}\)
  3. C \(\frac{9 !}{3 ! 2 ! 2 !}\)
  4. D 9 !
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) \(\frac{10 !}{3 ! 2 ! 2 !}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

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…