Q48 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 1) · Mathematics

Words with or without meaning are to be formed using all the letters of the word EXAMINATION. The probability that the letter M appears at the fourth position in any such word is:

  • A
    166
  • Correct answer
    B
    111
  • C
    19
  • D
    211

Solution

We have,

EXAMINATION

AAEIIMNNOTX

Given word has A's→2, I's→2, N's→2 and rest other are distinct alphabets.

Total number of ways to form words using the alphabets of EXAMINATION is

=11!2!·2!·2!

Now, putting M at 4th position

. - - - M- - - -

Total words with M at fourth Place =10!2! 2! 2!

Required probability =10!11!=111

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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