In how many ways can the letters of the word EQUATION be arranged?
A8! = 40320
B7! = 5040
C8 × 7
D8!/2! = 20160
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 8! = 40320
EQUATION has 8 distinct letters (E,Q,U,A,T,I,O,N — all different).
Number of arrangements = 8! = 40320.
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