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How many arrangements of all the letters of the word NUMBER begin with N and end with R?

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  • A120
  • B720
  • C24
  • D48

Step-by-Step Solution

The two end positions are fixed by N and R, so only the middle 4 distinct letters (U, M, B, E) may move. They can be ordered in 4! = 24 ways.
Answer: C) 24

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