All High School Math Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Understanding Factorials
What is the value of ?
Possible Answers:
4
24
12
10
6
Correct answer:
24
Explanation:
! is the symbol for factorial, which means the product of the whole numbers less than the given number.
Thus, .
Example Question #1 : Factorials
What is the value of ?
Possible Answers:
Correct answer:
Explanation:
By definition, .
Example Question #1 : Factorials
Find the value of:
Possible Answers:
Correct answer:
Explanation:
The factorial sign (!) just tells us to multiply that number by every integer that leads up to it. So, can also be written as:
To make this easier for ourselves, we can cancel out the numbers that appear on both the top and bottom:
Adam
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor
Michigan State University, Bachelor, Chemistry. Michigan State University, Doctorate (PhD), Chemistry.
Matthew
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor
University of the State of New York, Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN). University of the State of New York, Bachelor of Sc...
All High School Math Resources
Popular Subjects
Computer Science Tutors in Houston, French Tutors in Chicago, Biology Tutors in Los Angeles, Biology Tutors in Dallas Fort Worth, MCAT Tutors in Seattle, Biology Tutors in San Francisco-Bay Area, SAT Tutors in San Diego, LSAT Tutors in Atlanta, French Tutors in Dallas Fort Worth, LSAT Tutors in Washington DC
Popular Courses & Classes
LSAT Courses & Classes in Houston, ACT Courses & Classes in Dallas Fort Worth, MCAT Courses & Classes in Houston, LSAT Courses & Classes in Philadelphia, LSAT Courses & Classes in San Francisco-Bay Area, ISEE Courses & Classes in Denver, GRE Courses & Classes in Atlanta, SSAT Courses & Classes in Philadelphia, LSAT Courses & Classes in Denver, ISEE Courses & Classes in Dallas Fort Worth
Popular Test Prep
SSAT Test Prep in Houston, ACT Test Prep in San Diego, SAT Test Prep in Seattle, GRE Test Prep in New York City, ACT Test Prep in Los Angeles, MCAT Test Prep in San Francisco-Bay Area, LSAT Test Prep in Dallas Fort Worth, SAT Test Prep in Phoenix, GRE Test Prep in San Diego, GMAT Test Prep in Dallas Fort Worth