6.Permutation and Combination
hard

The number of $6-$letter words, with or without meaning, that can be formed using the letters of the word $\text{MATHS}$ such that any letter that appears in the word must appear at least twice, is $. . . ..  .. $

A$1750$
B$1503$
C$1320$
D$1405$
(JEE MAIN-2025)

Solution

$(i)$ Single letter is used, then no. of words $=5$
$(ii)$ Two distinct letters are used, then no. of words
${ }^5 C_2 \times\left(\frac{6!}{2!4!} \times 2+\frac{6!}{3!3!}\right)=10(30+20)=500$
$(iii)$ Three distinct letters are used, then no. of words
${ }^5 C_3 \times \frac{6!}{2!2!2!}=900$
Total no. of words $=1405$
Standard 11
Mathematics

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