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Exam Pattern Mix Question 46 – answer, explanation & discussion

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In how many arrangements of the letters of ASSASSIN are no two Ss next to each other?

  • A 840
  • B 120
  • C 60 Correct
  • D 30
Correct Answer: Option C

Arrange A, A, I, N: 4!/2! = 12

5 gaps; the four Ss take 4 of them: 5C4 = 5

12 × 5 = 60

Trap: 840 is all arrangements.

Answer: 60

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