Practice mode Permutation and Combination

In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘PENCIL’ be arranged so that the vowels always come together?

Correct answer D. 240

Explanation

Treat E and I as one unit: 5 units give 5! = 120 arrangements, and the vowels can swap in 2! ways. Total = 120 x 2 = 240.

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