Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Permutations and combinations

Permutations and combinations — practice question

(a)[3]

Find the number of distinct arrangements of the 9 letters in the word ANDROMEDA in which no consonant is beside another consonant. (The letters D, M, N and R are consonants and the letters A, E and O are not consonants.)

(b)[3]

Find the number of different arrangements of the 9 letters in the word ANDROMEDA in which there is an A at each end and the Ds are not adjacent.

(c)[4]

Four letters are chosen at random from the 9 letters in the word ANDROMEDA. Find the probability that the chosen set contains at least one D and exactly one A.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: A correct factorial form, for example $\frac{5!\times4!}{2!\times2!}$ or an equivalent expression.

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