SOLUTION: Find the number of words that can be formed by considering all possible permutations of the letters of the word 'FATHER'. How many of these words begin with A and end with R?

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Question 512856: Find the number of words that can be formed by considering all possible permutations of the letters of the word 'FATHER'. How many of these words begin with A and end with R?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 6 letters, all of which are different
+6%2A5%2A4%2A3%2A2%2A1+=+720
If 2 letters are always the same I need to
consider only +4%2A3%2A2%2A1+=+24+ different words