Multiple choice

How many different arrangements can be made out of the letters in the expression $a^3b^2c^4$ when written at full length?

  1. $1240$
  2. $1250$
  3. $1260$
  4. $1270$
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Explanation

Total letters = 3+2+4 = 9. Arrangements = 9! / (3! * 2! * 4!) = 362880 / (6 * 2 * 24) = 362880 / 288 = 1260.

AI explanation

The expression a^3 b^2 c^4 written at full length consists of 9 letters where a is repeated 3 times, b is repeated 2 times, and c is repeated 4 times. Using the permutation formula for indistinguishable items, the arrangements are calculated as 9! divided by (3! x 2! x 4!). Calculating the values gives 362880 divided by (6 x 2 x 24), which is 362880 divided by 288. The result is 1260.