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In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘MODESTY’ be arranged so that
(i) D and E are always together
(ii) D and E are never together.
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- i)bcz O and E are trated as one so (OE)MDSTY total 6 letters
6!=720
D AND E=2!=2
THEREFORE 720*2=1540
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- De ed 2ways
6 letters arranged in 6! Ways =720
Total ways de together=720×2=1440
Total ways to arrange 7 letters =7!=5040
d e never together =5040-1440=3600 - 9 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(0)
- 1) 6! = 720
2) 5! * 4 = 480 - 9 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(0)
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