A factorial is when a number has an exlamation point after it so it represents all the positive integers leading up to that number then you multiply to solve the factorial.
For example: 6! = 6 X 5 X 4 X 3 X 2 X 1 = 720
Factorials are a mathematics application used for combinations and permutations. The real world application of factorials are used to find the probability of certain things.
For any pair of factorials, a! / a-1! = a. In this instance: 42! / 41! = 42
YES!
There are mathematics forums online where one can ask questions on factorials or one can read information on factorials. Examples of forums are the "Math Forum" and "Math is Fun" forum.
No, because division is not an associative operation.
by using the Gamma method apparently...:)
Use factorials.
No. Simple permutations are composed of 2 factorials.
Not realy besides x! = x*(x-1)!. For some things there are approximations but these are only good for small ranges of values and complicated, generaly reserved for factorials of large numbers.
No. Factorials can only be placed on positive whole numbers or 0. For example, 0!, 1!, and 6! are all fine, but 2.5! and (-1)! are not. Since factorials can only be placed on whole numbers, that means you will only be multiplying whole numbers. 100! = 100 * 99 * 98 ... * 1; all those numbers are whole numbers, meaning your answer will be a whole number.
The GRE trick using factorials often involves recognizing that the factorial function grows very quickly, which can simplify problems related to permutations and combinations. For instance, if you need to calculate a large factorial like (10!), you can often approximate or simplify by canceling out terms in the numerator and denominator when dealing with fractions of factorials. Additionally, understanding the factorials’ properties allows you to quickly assess the feasibility of certain combinations or arrangements without calculating each factorial explicitly. This can save time on the test and lead to quicker answers.
They are 13.