How many different 8 letter words are possible using the letters of the word SYLLABUS?

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2023

How many different 8 letter words are possible using the letters of the word SYLLABUS?

  • A. (8 - 1)!
  • B. \(\frac{8!}{2!}\)
  • C. \(\frac{8!}{2! 2!}\)
  • D. 8!

Correct Answer: C. \(\frac{8!}{2! 2!}\)

Explanation

SYLLABUS has 8 letters, 2S's and 2L's

\(\frac{8!}{2! 2!}\)



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