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Question 1:
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'DETAIL' be arranged in such a way that the vowels occupy only the odd positions? A. 32
B. 48
C. 36
Feedback There are 6 letters in the given word, out of which there are 3 vowels and 3 consonants.
Let us mark these positions as under (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Now, 3 vowels can be placed at any of the three places out 4, marked 1, 3, 5.
Number of ways of arranging the vowels = 3P3 = 3! = 6.
Also, the 3 consonants can be arranged at the remaining 3 positions.
Number of ways of these arrangements = 3P3 = 3! = 6.
Total number of ways = (6 x 6) = 36.
Let us mark these positions as under (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Now, 3 vowels can be placed at any of the three places out 4, marked 1, 3, 5.
Number of ways of arranging the vowels = 3P3 = 3! = 6.
Also, the 3 consonants can be arranged at the remaining 3 positions.
Number of ways of these arrangements = 3P3 = 3! = 6.
Total number of ways = (6 x 6) = 36.
D. 60
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