Question

The number of ways in which the letters of the word ``APPLE'' can be arranged is

• A. 120
• B. 60
• C. 24
• D. 100

Hint:

When letters repeat, divide by the factorial of repeated letters.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Count total letters.
The word APPLE has 5 letters.
Step 2: Identify repeated letters.
Letter P is repeated twice.
Step 3: Apply permutation formula.
\[ \text{Number of arrangements} = \frac{5!}{2!} = \frac{120}{2} = 60 \]