SOLUTION: How many ways are there to arrange all of the letters in the word 'AARDVARK'? Is it just 8! or are there restrictions because of the multiple A's

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Question 1177665: How many ways are there to arrange all of the letters in the word 'AARDVARK'?
Is it just 8! or are there restrictions because of the multiple A's

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Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

There are fewer arrangements due to the 3 A's and 2 R's:
8!/ (3!*2!)

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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