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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 × 4!2! = 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 × 4!2! = 72

Case 4 :

When word is formed using two R and two A then number of words
= 4!2!2! = 6

So, total number of 4 letters words possible = 120 + 72 + 72 + 6 = 270

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