SOLUTION: in how many ways can a four letter set of words be formed using the vowels, a,e,i,o,u, assuming that repetitions are allowed? n = 5 r = 4 nCr = 5!/r!(n-r)! 5! = 120 4! = 24

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Question 619244: in how many ways can a four letter set of words be formed using the vowels, a,e,i,o,u, assuming that repetitions are allowed?
n = 5
r = 4
nCr = 5!/r!(n-r)!
5! = 120
4! = 24
n-r = 1
nCr = 120/24*1 = 5
Is the problem with the 5?
This can't be right

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
no, it isn't ... you're overthinking

"repetitions are allowed" ___ four letters, each letter can be any one of 5 choices ___ 5^4