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When would one use factorials?

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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.

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Where can one get help with the subject of factorials in mathematics?

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.


Do you have to shout factorials?

YES!


Is factorial same as permutation?

No. Simple permutations are composed of 2 factorials.


Can the answers of factorials be decimals?

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.


What are the last two digits in the sum of factorials of the first 100 positive integers?

They are 13.


How do i arrange a group of numbers to get the closest combination to a desire one?

There is no simple method. And it gets more difficult as you increase the number of permitted operations: powers, factorials and so on.


Zero factorial equal to one factorial then if we cancel the factorials on both side then the answer becomes zero equals one. do u accepts this?

0!=1! 1=1 The factorial of 0 is 1, not 0


What is the factorial of 1?

Nothing. Factorials are only defined for whole numbers (non-negative integers).


What is the largest number that can be formed using the digits 976542?

Without using exponents or factorials, that's it.


What is the largest number you can make using each of the digits 7 1 0 2 and 9 just once?

I guess the expected answer is 97210. Using factorials and exponents very much greater number can be obtained. For example, 97210 is a number with 6880 digits. And that is without using factorials.


What is Peterson number in C?

Peterson Number:145 = 1! + 4! + 5!number=sum of (factorials of digits)


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