Arithmetic Ability
Permutations and Combinations

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Q.

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

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

The number of words beign with A is 4! The number of words beign with E is 4! The number of words beign with M is 4! The number of words beign with R is 4! Number of words beign with VA is 3! Words beign with VE are VEAMR VEARM VEMAR VEMRA VERAM VERMA Therefore, The Rank of the word VERMA = 4 x 4! + 3! + 6 = 96 + 6 + 6 =108
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