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Find the number of ways letters of the word HISTORY can be arranged if Y and T are together.
There are 7 letters in the word HISTORYWhen ‘Y’ and ‘T’ are together.Let us consider ‘Y’ and ‘T’ as one unitThis unit with the other 5 letters is to be arranged.
∴ The number of arrangements of one unit and 5 letters = 6P6 = 6!
Also, ‘Y’ and ‘T’ can be arranged among themselves in 2P2 i.e., 2! ways.∴ Total number of arrangements when Y and T are always together = 6! × 2! = 720 × 2 = 1440
∴ 1440 words can be formed if Y and T are together.
Concept: Permutations - Permutations When Repetitions Are Allowed
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Answer
Hint:In this problem we will arrange all the letters by taking T and Y as a single unit and after that we will find out the total possible arrangements of these two letters T and Y.
Complete step-by-step answer:
Note:Make sure that you consider the alphabets T and Y as one single unit. Considering them as two separate units will lead to wrong answers. Also remember to see that the position of the alphabets is proper in such problems.