Answer:
4!
Step-by-step explanation:
In word MAXIMUM, consonants are M & X. According to the question itself, consonants should not occur together.
So, we have to put vowels at each even position; only then the condition will be satisfied.
We can put this in 3! ways (permutations of A, I & U).
For odd positions we can put 3-M's & a X. Total ways is 4!/3! (as repetitions of M).
Hence, the answer is 4!/3! x 3! = 24 ways.
24=4!.
