Combinatorics — All distinct

Question

How many linear arrangements of VECTOR are there?

This practice question was inspired by Question 11(b) in the 2023 NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 examination, © NESA. It is an original TestMum variation that practises the same mathematical idea, not an official NESA question.

Set up the solution: count a simple unrestricted set first, then add or subtract the arrangements that break the condition.All letters distinct.
State the final answer clearly in the form the question requested.Count .

Common mistake: changing so many features that the new example no longer tests the same mathematical idea.

Verification: No denominator when there are no repeats.

Any mark labels are a TestMum study aid, not an official NESA marking allocation.