One non-zero digit, one vowel and one consonant from English alphabet (in capital) are to be used in forming passwords, such that each password has to start with a vowel and end with a consonant. How many such passwords can be generated?
- A105
- B525
- C945Correct
- D1050
Explanation
Here's a brief explanation:
-
Identify the available choices for each character type:
- Non-zero digits: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} = 9 options.
- Vowels (capital): {A, E, I, O, U} = 5 options.
- Consonants (capital): Total letters (26) - Vowels (5) = 21 options.
-
Determine the password structure based on constraints: The problem states that one non-zero digit, one vowel, and one consonant are to be used. This means each password will have exactly three characters.
- Constraint 1: "each password has to start with a vowel." This fixes the first position.
- Constraint 2: "and end with a consonant." This fixes the third position.
- The remaining character type (the non-zero digit) must therefore occupy the middle position.
So, the password structure is: Vowel - Non-zero Digit - Consonant.
-
Calculate the total number of passwords:
- Number of choices for the first position (Vowel) = 5
- Number of choices for the second position (Non-zero Digit) = 9
- Number of choices for the third position (Consonant) = 21
Total passwords = (Choices for Vowel) * (Choices for Non-zero Digit) * (Choices for Consonant) Total passwords = 5 * 9 * 21 Total passwords = 45 * 21 Total passwords = 945
Therefore, 945 such passwords can be generated.
The final answer is C) 945.

Related questions
More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.
- Prelims 2022CSATQuantitative Aptitude
The letters A, B, C, D and E are arranged in such a way that there are exactly two letters between A and E. How many such arrangements are possible?
- Prelims 2022CSATQuantitative Aptitude
A, B and C are three places such that there are three different roads from A to B, four different roads from B to C and three different roads from A to C. In how many different ways can one travel fro…
- Prelims 2022CSATQuantitative Aptitude
There is a numeric lock which has a 3-digit PIN. The PIN contains digits 1 to 7. There is no repetition of digits. The digits in the PIN from left to right are in decreasing order. Any two digits in t…
- Prelims 2022CSATQuantitative Aptitude
There are 9 cups placed on a table arranged in equal number of rows and columns out of which 6 cups contain coffee and 3 cups contain tea. In how many ways can they be arranged so that each row should…
- Prelims 2022CSATQuantitative Aptitude
An Identity Card has the number ABCDEFG, not necessarily in that order, where each letter represents a distinct digit (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 only). The number is divisible by 9. After deleting the first…
- Prelims 2022CSATQuantitative Aptitude
A bill for ₹1,840 is paid in the denominations of ₹50, ₹20 and ₹10 notes. 50 notes in all are used. Consider the following statements: 1. 25 notes of ₹50 are used and the remaining are in the denomina…