Combination of r Things from n Things When All Are Not Different
The number of...
Question
The number of words can be formed with the letters of the word PATALIPUTRA in which the relative positions of vowels & consonants remain same is
A
3600
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B
360
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C
2400
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D
240
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Solution
The correct option is B3600 The vowels A, A, A, I, U can be arranged in 5!3!=20 ways. The consonants P, P, T, T, L, R can be arranged in 6!2!2!=180 ways. Hence, answer = 20×180=3600. Hence, (a) is correct.