Question

In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'LEASE' be arranged?

• A. 240
• B. 120
• C. 25
• D. 60
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D 60

The word 'LEASE' consists of 5 letters in which 'E' comes twice.
$\therefore$ Number of arrangements $=\frac{5!}{2!}$
$=\frac{5\times 4\times 3\times 2}{2}=60$