SOLUTION: How many distincts permutation can be made from the letters of the word COLUMNS? How many of these permutations start with the letter M?

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Question 961668: How many distincts permutation can be made from the letters of the word COLUMNS?
How many of these permutations start with the letter M?
Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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The total number of permutations of the word COLUMNS=7!=5040
If you specify that the first letter is M then you have 6 remaining letters to place,
so the answer is : 6! = 720