Using all the letters of the word "LAKSHMI", how many words can be formed, which begin with L and end with I?
Select the correct option.
A) 111
B) 145
C) 110
D) 119
E) 120
There are five letters in the given word.   Consider 7 blanks ....   The first blank and last blank must be filled with L and I all the remaining three blanks can be filled with the remaining 5 letters in 5! ways.   The number of words = 5! = 120.   Answer:120
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Using all the letters of the word "LAKSHMI", how many words can be formed, which begin with L and end with I?