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If the letters of the word KRISNA are arranged in all possible ways and these words are written out as in a dictionary, then the rank of the word KRISNA is

Updated On: Feb 22, 2024
  • 324
  • 341
  • 359
  • None of these
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The number of words starting from A are 5! = 120
The number of words starting from I are 5! = 120
The number of words starting from KA are 4! = 24
The number of words starting from KI are 4! = 24
The number of words starting from KN are 4! = 24
The number of words starting from KRA are 3! = 6
The number of words starting from KRIA are 2! = 2
The number of words starting from KRIN are 2! = 2
The number of words starting from KRISA are 1! = 1
The number of words starting from KRISNA are 1! = 1

Hence, rank of word �KRISNA
= 2(120) + 3(24) + 6 + 2(2) + 2(1) = 324
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Concepts Used:

Permutations

A permutation is an arrangement of multiple objects in a particular order taken a few or all at a time. The formula for permutation is as follows:

\(^nP_r = \frac{n!}{(n-r)!}\)

 nPr = permutation

 n = total number of objects

 r = number of objects selected

Types of Permutation

  • Permutation of n different things where repeating is not allowed
  • Permutation of n different things where repeating is allowed
  • Permutation of similar kinds or duplicate objects