Question

In how many ways can the letters in the word spoon be arranged?

24
30
60
120

Answer 1

Answer: 60

Step-by-step explanation: edg 2023:)

Answer 2

Answer: C) 60

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 5 letters, so there would be 5! = 5*4*3*2*1 = 120 different permutations; however, there are 2 letter 'o's meaning we have double counted. To correct this, divide by 2 to get 120/2 = 60.

If there was a way to tell the two 'o's apart, then the answer would be 120.