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The probability that in a random arrangement of letters of the word “MUMBAI”, two M’s do not come together is
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2/3
💡 Explanation:
The word “MUMBAI” has six letters. Therefore, total ways of arrangements = 6!/2 =360. Number of words where two M’s do not come together is
= Total words – Number of words where they come together
= 360 – 5! = 240
Hence, the required probability is = 240/360 = 2/3.