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Find the number of ways that the letters of the word EXCELLENCE be arranged

Find the number of ways that the letters of the word EXCELLENCE be arranged

  • A.
    (frac{10!}{2!2!2!})
  • B.
    (frac{10!}{4!2!})
  • C.
    (frac{10!}{4!2!2!})
  • D.
    (frac{10!}{2!2!})
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

EXCELLENCE
It is a ten letter word = 10!
Since we have repeating letters, we have to divide to remove the duplicates accordingly. There are 4 Es, 2 Cs, 2 Ls
∴ there are
(frac{10!}{4!2!2!}) ways to arrange

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