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In the word "ITEST", T is repeated two times. Since the two T's are identical, the number of permutations of "ITEST" is 5!/2!=60.
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==Problem==
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Find the number of distinct permutations of <math>ITEST</math>.
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==Solution 1==
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Since the two T's are identical, the number of permutations of "ITEST" is <math>\frac{5!}{2!}=\boxed{60}</math>.
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==See Also==
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{{iTest box|year=2005|num-b=48|num-a=50}}
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[[Category: Introductory Combinatorics Problems]]

Latest revision as of 19:09, 13 October 2025

Problem

Find the number of distinct permutations of $ITEST$.

Solution 1

Since the two T's are identical, the number of permutations of "ITEST" is $\frac{5!}{2!}=\boxed{60}$.

See Also

2005 iTest (Problems, Answer Key)
Preceded by:
Problem 48
Followed by:
Problem 50
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