Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Permutations and combinations

Permutations and combinations — practice question

(a)[2]

Determine how many different arrangements can be made from the $10$ letters in SHOPKEEPER if all $3$ Es are kept together.

(b)[4]

Determine how many different arrangements of the $10$ letters in SHOPKEEPER are possible if the Ps are separated.

(c)[2]

Determine the probability that a randomly selected arrangement of the 10 letters in SHOPKEEPER begins with an E and also ends with an E.

(d)[3]

From the 10 letters of SHOPKEEPER, choose four letters. Find how many different selections there are if the four letters contain exactly one P.

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