[Math] How many strings of eight English letters are there that contain exactly one vowel, if letters can be repeated

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How many strings of eight English letters are there that contain exactly one vowel, if letters can be repeated?

Best Answer

Out of 5 vowel 1 vowel.

$\binom{5}{1}$

7 letters can out of 21 consonants can be choosen.

$21^7$

And 1 vowel can be on any 8 places in 8 ways.

Total = $\binom{5}{1} * 21^7 * 8$