Practice mode Permutation and Combination

In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘APPLE’ be arranged so that the two Ps are always together?

Correct answer B. 24

Explanation

Treat PP as one unit: the 4 units PP, A, L, E can be arranged in 4! = 24 ways; swapping identical Ps gives nothing new.

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