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How many ways can you arrange the word HOCKEY using only 5 letters

if each letter can only be used once?

User Sheel
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Answer:

Total arrangement = 720

Explanation:

Given:

Total letter n = 6

Using letter r = 5

Computation:

Total arrangement = nPr

Total arrangement = !n / !(n-r)

Total arrangement = !6 / !(6-5)

Total arrangement = 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2

Total arrangement = 720

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