Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

(a)[1]

Find the number of distinct ways to arrange all $12$ letters of STEEPLECHASE so that the four Es stay together.

(b)[4]

Find the number of distinct ways to arrange all $12$ letters of STEEPLECHASE so that the Ss are separated.

(i)[1]

Find the number of distinct ways to arrange all 12 letters of STEEPLECHASE so that all four Es are together.

(ii)[4]

Find the number of distinct ways to arrange all $12$ letters of STEEPLECHASE so that the Ss are separated.

(iii)[4]

Four letters are chosen from the 12 letters of STEEPLECHASE. Find the number of different selections if exactly one S is included among the four letters.

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This 14-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Evaluate $\dfrac{9!}{2!}=181440$ precisely.

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