Combinatorics: Solve No Vowel Arrangement

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Start date Mar 24, 2017
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In summary, combinatorics is a branch of mathematics that deals with counting and arranging objects or elements in a specific way. The "No Vowel Arrangement" problem is a combinatorial problem that involves arranging a set of letters, with no vowels included, to form unique combinations. This problem can be solved using the principle of permutation, where the number of arrangements is equal to the factorial of the number of elements. It can be applied to any set of letters without repeating letters or vowels. Solving this problem can improve our understanding and skills in combinatorics and have practical applications in creating passwords, generating unique codes, and organizing data.

Mar 24, 2017

Roohul Amin

please help solving this question
The letters of the word CONSTANTINOPLE are written on 14 cards, one on each card. The cards are shuffled and then arranged in a straight line: how many arrangements are there where no two vowels are next to each other?

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Mar 24, 2017

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1. What is combinatorics?

Combinatorics is a branch of mathematics that deals with counting and arranging objects or elements in a specific way.

2. What is the "No Vowel Arrangement" problem?

The "No Vowel Arrangement" problem is a combinatorial problem that involves arranging a set of letters, with no vowels included, to form unique combinations.

3. How do you solve the "No Vowel Arrangement" problem?

The "No Vowel Arrangement" problem can be solved using the principle of permutation, where the number of arrangements is equal to the factorial of the number of elements. In this case, the number of elements is the number of consonants in the set.

4. Can the "No Vowel Arrangement" problem be applied to any set of letters?

Yes, the "No Vowel Arrangement" problem can be applied to any set of letters as long as there are no repeated letters and no vowels included in the set.

5. What is the significance of solving the "No Vowel Arrangement" problem?

Solving the "No Vowel Arrangement" problem can improve our understanding and skills in combinatorics and can also be applied in various real-life situations such as creating passwords, generating unique codes, and organizing data in a specific way.