Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

(i)[2]

In how many distinct ways can the 9 letters in the word CORRIDORS be arranged?

(ii)[3]

In how many distinct arrangements of the 9 letters in CORRIDORS is the first letter D and the last letter either R or O?

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