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How many 4-letter arrangements can be made from the letters of PARALLEL?

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  • A286
  • B1680
  • C360
  • D254

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Letters: , R, E. Cases: all different (5 kinds): . One pair + two others: pair A or (2 ways), others from 4 kinds, . Two pairs (A, L): + one other (4 kinds): . Total .
Answer: A) 286

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