CAIE A Level Mathematics 9709 · Permutations and combinations

Permutations and combinations: calculation question

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There are 5 distinct objects of type A and 4 distinct objects of type B. In how many ways can all 9 objects be arranged in a line if all objects of type B must be kept together as a block?

  1. (a)

    Find the number of arrangements.

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