In how many ways can the letters of the word 'MOMENT' be arranged? Option 1: 720 Option 2: 360 Option 3: 340 Option 4: 120

Answer: 360. Solution: MOMENT has 6 letters with M repeating twice. Arrangements = (6!)/(2!) = 720/2 = 360. Ignoring the repetition gives 720, the usual trap.

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In how many ways can the letters of the word 'MOMENT' be arranged?

720

360

340

120

✅ Correct Option: 2

MOMENT has 6 letters with M repeating twice.

Arrangements $= \dfrac{6!}{2!} = \dfrac{720}{2} = 360$ . Ignoring the repetition gives 720, the usual trap.

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