Aptitude - Permutation and Combination - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Permutation and Combination - General Questions (Q.No. 12)
12.
How many 4-letter words with or without meaning, can be formed out of the letters of the word, 'LOGARITHMS', if repetition of letters is not allowed?
40
400
5040
2520
Answer: Option
Explanation:

'LOGARITHMS' contains 10 different letters.

Required number of words = Number of arrangements of 10 letters, taking 4 at a time.
= 10P4
= (10 x 9 x 8 x 7)
= 5040.

Discussion:
68 comments Page 7 of 7.

Bmnt said:   8 years ago
What is the answer if repetition is allowed?

Chandu said:   10 years ago
What is the answer if repetition is allowed?

Shree said:   7 years ago
Thanks for explaining the solution.

Shashwat said:   1 decade ago
Why permutation is used explain?

Abdulrehman said:   6 years ago
Thanks to all for explaining.

ARVIND said:   7 years ago
How 4 comes? Please explain.

Sreeparna said:   10 years ago
Why permutation here?

Shareef said:   10 years ago
Why 4 is taken?


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