Chapter 13.2, Problem 35E

To determine

To find: The number of arrangements for given situation.

Answer to Problem 35E

The numbers of possible arrangements are $46,200$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Trisha has a penny, 3 nickels, 4 dimes, and 3 quarters in her pocket.

Calculation:

The problem is a permutation with repetition of 11 elements.

The number of possible arrangements will be as follows.

  $\frac{11!}{3!4!3!}=46,200$

Therefore, the numbers of possible arrangements are $46,200$ .