In how many ways can the letters of the word MEMBER be arranged?

FURTHER MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2020

In how many ways can the letters of the word MEMBER be arranged?

  • A. 720
  • B. 360
  • C. 180
  • D. 90

Correct Answer: C. 180

Explanation

No. of ways = \(\frac{6!}{2!2!}\)

= \(\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2!}{2 \times 1 \times 2!}\)

= 180 ways



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