Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Permutations and combinations

Permutations and combinations — practice question

(a)[1]

Find the number of distinct arrangements of the $9$ letters in CROCODILE.

(b)[3]

Find the number of distinct arrangements of the $9$ letters in CROCODILE with a C at each end and with the two Os separated.

(c)[3]

Find the number of selections of $4$ letters from the $9$ letters in CROCODILE for which the number of Cs is different from the number of Os.

(d)[3]

Find the number of ways the 9 letters in CROCODILE can be split into three groups of three letters each, if the two Cs have to be in different groups.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Accurate evaluation of $\dfrac{9!}{2!2!}$

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