How many words can be formed using exactly 2 vowels and 3 consonants, chosen…

2018

How many words can be formed using exactly 2 vowels and 3 consonants, chosen from 4 vowels and 5 consonants?

  1. A.

    60

  2. B.

    120

  3. C.

    7200

  4. D.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: C

Correct answer: 7200.

  1. Choose 2 vowels from 4: C(4, 2) = 6.

  2. Choose 3 consonants from 5: C(5, 3) = 10.

  3. Arrange the 5 selected letters: 5! = 120.

  4. Total words = 6 x 10 x 120 = 7200.

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