Question

If all the words (with or without meaning) having five letters, formed using the letters of the word SMALL and arranged as in a dictionary; then the position of the word SMALL is:

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Words starting with $A=\frac{4!}{2!}=12$

Words starting with L = 4! = 24

Words starting with $M=\frac{4!}{2!}=12$

Words starting with $SA=\frac{3!}{2!}=3$

Words starting with SL = 3! = 6

Next words is SMALL

$\therefore$ Rank = 12 + 24 + 12 + 3 + 6 + 1 = 58