The number of permutations of the letters of the word 'BUBBLEGUM' is?
Choose the correct option:  A) 9!/(2!)2  B) 9!/2!  C) 9!/3! 2!  D) 8!/3! 2!  E) 9!/2! 1! 1! 1!
n items of which p are alike of one kind, q alike of the other, r alike of another kind and the remaining are distinct can be arranged in a row in n!/p!q!r! ways.   The letter pattern 'BUBBLEGUM' consists of 9 letters of which there are 3B's, 2U's, 1L, 1G and 1M.   Number of arrangements = 9!/3! 2!   Answer: 9!/3! 2!
<result>C</result>
The number of permutations of the letters of the word 'BUBBLEGUM' is?