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QJEEM18Maf992: JEE Main 2018 Mathematics - Class 11 JEEM18Maf992 Solution: The number of four letter words that can be formed using the…
The number of four letter words that can be formed using the letters of the word BARRACK is :
Multiple Choice Options
- A 120
- B 144
- C 264
- D 270
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Case 1 :
When all the four letters different then no of words
= 5C4 4!
Case 2 :
When out of four letters two letters are R and other two different letters are chosen from B, A, C, K then the no of words
= 4C2 = 72
Case 3 :
When out of four letters two letters are A and other two different letters are chosen from B, R, C, K then the no of words
= 4C2 = 72
Case 4 :
When word is formed using two R and two A then number of words
= = 6
So, total number of 4 letters words possible = 120 + 72 + 72 + 6 = 270
When all the four letters different then no of words
= 5C4
Case 2 :
When out of four letters two letters are R and other two different letters are chosen from B, A, C, K then the no of words
= 4C2
Case 3 :
When out of four letters two letters are A and other two different letters are chosen from B, R, C, K then the no of words
= 4C2
Case 4 :
When word is formed using two R and two A then number of words
=
So, total number of 4 letters words possible = 120 + 72 + 72 + 6 = 270