Math Problem Statement
Answer the questions
Evaluate the factorial: 5!
Solution
The question asks to evaluate the factorial of 5, denoted as .
The factorial of a number is calculated as the product of all positive integers from 1 to . Thus:
The correct answer is 120.
Do you need more details or have any other questions? Here are 5 related questions for practice:
- What is the factorial of 6?
- How would you compute and why is it defined that way?
- What is the factorial of 7, and what pattern do you notice?
- How are factorials used in combinations and permutations?
- What is the factorial of 10?
Tip: Factorials grow very rapidly, and they are used extensively in combinatorics, probability, and algebra.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Factorials
Arithmetic
Formulas
n! = n × (n-1) × ... × 1
Theorems
Factorial theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8