Register

Find the number of permutations of the word \"helicopter.\". A.3,628,800. B.1,814,400. C.328,800. D.452.

Find the number of permutations of the word \"helicopter.\". A.3,628,800. B.1,814,400. C.328,800. D.452.
93.5k views
1 vote
Find the number of permutations of the word \"helicopter.\". A.3,628,800. B.1,814,400. C.328,800. D.452.

User Baochang Li
by
8.5k points

1 Answer

7 votes
Permutation is a mathematical operation that is concerned about the ordered of the elements. The word "helicopter" has 10 elements or letters. Only 2 e's are repeated. Hence, the permutation is equal to 10! / 2!. The numerical value of this is equal to 1814400. The answer is letter B. 
User Patrick Cornelissen
by
8.4k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Link Copied!