Question
Mathematics Question on permutations and combinations
All the letters of the word "GTWENTY" are written in all possible ways with or without meaning, and these words are arranged as in a dictionary. The serial number of the word "GTWENTY" is:
Answer
Step 1: Calculate the Number of Words Starting with Each Letter
Words starting with E: 6!=720/2=360
Words starting with G and second letter E: 5!=120/2=60
Words starting with G and second letter N: 5!=120/2=60
Words starting with GTE: 4!=24
Words starting with GTN: 4!=24
Words starting with GTT: 4!=24
Step 2: Add the Serial Position of "GTWENTY"
"GTWENTY" itself contributes +1.
Step 3: Total Serial Number of "GTWENTY"
360+60+60+24+24+24+1=553
So, the correct answer is: 553