In how many ways can the letter of ZOOLOGY be arranged?

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2022

In how many ways can the letter of ZOOLOGY be arranged?

  • A. 720
  • B. 360
  • C. 840
  • D. 120

Correct Answer: C. 840

Explanation

Zoology has 7 letters in total, with O repeated thrice

\(\frac{7!}{3!}\) → \(\frac{7*6*5*4*3*2*1}{3*2*1}\)

= 840ways



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