Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

(i)[2]

Find the number of distinct ways the $9$ letters of the word AGGREGATE can be arranged in a line when the first letter is R.

(ii)[2]

Find the number of distinct ways the $9$ letters of the word AGGREGATE can be arranged in a line if the $3$ letters G stay together, both letters A stay together and both letters E stay together.

(iii)[3]

The letters G, R and T are consonants, whereas A and E are vowels. Find the number of distinct ways the $9$ letters of the word AGGREGATE can be arranged in a line when vowels and consonants alternate.

(iv)[3]

Find the number of different selections of $4$ letters of the word AGGREGATE that contain exactly $2$ Gs or exactly $3$ Gs.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct application of permutations $\frac{8!}{3!2!2!}$

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