Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Permutations and combinations

Permutations and combinations — practice question

(a)[2]

In how many distinct ways can the $11$ letters of REQUIREMENT be arranged?

(b)[1]

In how many different ways can the $11$ letters of REQUIREMENT be arranged if the two Rs stay together and the three Es stay together?

(c)[3]

In how many different ways can the $11$ letters of REQUIREMENT be arranged if there are exactly three letters between the two Rs?

(d)[4]

Five of the 11 letters in REQUIREMENT are chosen. How many possible selections include at least two Es and at least one R?

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Arrangement formula $\frac{11!}{2!3!}$

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