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If the letters $\mathrm{M}, \mathrm{i}, \mathrm{s}, \mathrm{s}, \mathrm{i}, \mathrm{s}, \mathrm{s}, \mathrm{i}, \mathrm{p}, \mathrm{p},$ and i are chosen at random, what is the probability that they spell the word "Mississippit?
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This is given by the factorial of the total number of letters, which is 11. So, the total number of arrangements is $11!$. Show more…
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