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How many different combinations can be made with the word ' onomatopoeia '

 Apr 28, 2015

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 #1
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First you know there is 12 letters

 

onomatopoeia

 

oooonmaatpei  (organised)

 

There is more of one letter. 4 O's.  2 A's.

 

So 

 

$${\frac{{\mathtt{12}}{!}}{\left({\mathtt{4}}{!}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{2}}{!}\right)}} = {\mathtt{9\,979\,200}}$$

 

This is the answer.

 Apr 28, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

First you know there is 12 letters

 

onomatopoeia

 

oooonmaatpei  (organised)

 

There is more of one letter. 4 O's.  2 A's.

 

So 

 

$${\frac{{\mathtt{12}}{!}}{\left({\mathtt{4}}{!}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{2}}{!}\right)}} = {\mathtt{9\,979\,200}}$$

 

This is the answer.

MathsGod1 Apr 28, 2015
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Thanks!!!!!@

 Apr 28, 2015
 #3
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Also it's called permutation, i used to called it combination but i learnt to use the word permutation it is more accurate.

 

 

(Melody)      :)

 Apr 28, 2015
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Wow!!!!....very impressive, MG1.....!!!!!!

 

  

 Apr 28, 2015
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YES that is EXCELLENT  MG !!!    

 Apr 29, 2015
 #6
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Thanks, I learnt from Melody.

 

And I'm proud of myself.

 Apr 29, 2015

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