JEE Main 2017MathematicsPermutation CombinationHardMCQ

JEE Main 2017 — Permutation Combination Question with Solution

JEE Main 2017 (08 Apr Online)

Question

If all the words, with or without meaning, are written using the letters of the word QUEEN and are arranged as in English dictionary, then the position of the word QUEEN is:

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Correct answer
C46th

Step-by-step explanation

E, E, N, Q, U

(i)  E……….= 4! = 24

(ii) N……….=4!2=12

(iii) Q E……..=3!=6

iv Q N……..=3!2!=3

v Q U E E N=1

Total =(i)+(ii)+(iii)+(iv)+(v)=46th

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