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2017

Mathematics

JAMB

In how many ways can the word MACICITA be arranged?

A.

8!/2!

B.

8!/3!2!

C.

8!/2!2!2!

D.

8!

Correct Answer: 8!/2!2!2!

Explanation

MACICITA is an eight letter word = 8! Since we have repeating letters, we have to divide to remove duplicates accordingly. There are 2A, 2C, 2I ∴ 8!/2!2!2!

MACICITA is an eight letter word = 8! Since we have repeating letters, we have to divide to remove duplicates accordingly. There are 2A, 2C, 2I ∴ 8!/2!2!2!
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