Answer:
Number of combinations = 56
Explanation:
Points to remember
nCₐ = n!/(r!(n - r)!)
The given word is "FRIENDLY"
F R I E N D L Y is a 8 letter word.
To find the number of combinations
5 letters can be selected from 8 letter = 8C₅
8C₅ = 8!/(8 - 5)!5!
= 8!/3!5!
= (8 * 7 * 6* 5!)/(1 * 2 * 3 * 5!)
= 8 * 7
= 56
5 letter combinations can be created from the letters in the world “friendly = 56