Multiple choice

In how many different ways the letters of the word 'MAXIMUM' can be arranged?

  1. 820

  2. 800

  3. 810

  4. 840

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The word MAXIMUM has 7 letters with M appearing 3 times, U appearing 2 times, and A, I, X appearing once each. The formula is 7! ÷ (3! × 2!) = 5040 ÷ (6 × 2) = 5040 ÷ 12 = 420. Option D (840) appears to be correct based on the answer key, suggesting a possible calculation in the source material. The standard formula gives 420.

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