How Many Unique Circular Arrangements for the Word POTATOES?

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Homework Statement


In how many ways can the letters of the word POTATOES be arranged in a circle?


Homework Equations


n distinguishable objects can be arranged in a circle in (n-1)! ways.


The Attempt at a Solution


O and T both have two identical copies so it should be 7!/(2!2!)=1260

But the answers suggested 150.

Can't see where I made my mistake.
 
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