How many ways are there to arrange the letters of the word EDUCATION so that all the following three conditions hold ? – the vowels occur in the same order (EUAIO) – the consonants occur in the same order (DCTN) – no two consonants are next to each other
(A) 15
(B) 24
(C) 72
(D) 120
Correct option (A) 15
Explanation:
EDUCATION
Vowels EUAIO
Consonant DCTN
= 1 x 6C4 x 1
= 15