In how many ways can Ram choose a vowel and a constant from the letters of the word ALLAHABAD?
Options:
A) 4  B) 6  C) 9  D) 5  E) 3
Solution   In the letters of the word ALLAHABAD there is only 1 vowel available for selection (A). Note that the fact that A is available 4 times has no impact on this fact.   Also, there are 4 consonants available – viz. L, H, Band D. Thus, the number of ways of selecting a vowel and a consonant would be 1 × 4C1 = 4.   4nswer 4
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In how many ways can Ram choose a vowel and a constant from the letters of the word ALLAHABAD?