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    Aug 9, 2005, 05:36 PM
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    A contest consists of finding all of the code words that can be formed from the letters in the name "ATARI". Assume that the letter A can be used twice, but the others at most once.

    a. How many five-letter words can be formed?

    b. How many two-letter words can be formed?

    c. How many words can be formed?

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    a. 60
    b. 13
    c. 170

    Can anyone explain how to get these answers?
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    Sep 7, 2005, 05:10 AM
    If among n things, r1 are identical, and the rest are distinct,
    If among n things, r1 are identical, and the rest are distinct, the number of permutations is n! / [(r1)! ]

    a. Five letter words: = 5! / [2! ] = 60

    You should be able to do the rest yourself.

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