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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In how many ways can the letters in the word "desk" be arranged?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:X That's incorrect I believe

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

Basically, the first position can be 'd' 'e' 'k' or 's' The next position can only be filled by three of these letters since one letter is used for the first. To sum up, the number of ways = 4*3*2*1 = 24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4!

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

Seems we agree Luis

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you Luis and wolf!!

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

u r welcome

OpenStudy (anonymous):

uh, welcome

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