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The total number of ways the word 'DAUGHTER' can be arranged so that all vowels don't occur together:

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When arranging words with restrictions, first calculate the number of ways to arrange the consonants and then the number of ways to arrange the vowels in available positions.
Updated On: Apr 1, 2026
  • 36000
  • 37000
  • 35000
  • 38000
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

To arrange the letters of "DAUGHTER" such that vowels are not adjacent:
  • Arrange the 5 consonants (D, G, H, T, R) in \( 5! = 120 \) ways.
  • Create 6 possible positions for the 3 vowels (A, U, E) around the consonants. Choose 3 of these positions in \( \binom{6}{3} = 20 \) ways.
  • Arrange the 3 vowels within the chosen positions in \( 3! = 6 \) ways.
The total number of arrangements is \( 5! \times \binom{6}{3} \times 3! = 120 \times 20 \times 6 = 36000 \). The correct answer is option (1).
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