The value of n in the permutation equation P(n, 5) = 2520 is 7
The expression is given as:
P(n, 5) = 2520
The above expression is a permutation expression.
The permutation expression is different from the combination expression, and the permutation expression is calculated using the following permutation formula
P(n,r) = n!/(n - r)!
Substitute 5 for r in the above equation
P(n,5) = n!/(n - 5)!
Substitute the given values in the above equation
n!/(n - 5)! = 2520
Expand the above equation
n(n-1)(n - 2)(n - 3)(n - 4)(n - 5)!/(n - 5)! = 2520
Evaluate the quotient in the above equation
n(n-1)(n - 2)(n - 3)(n - 4) = 2520
Express 2520 as 7 * 6 * 5 * 4 * 3
n(n-1)(n - 2)(n - 3)(n - 4) = 7 * 6 * 5 * 4 * 3
By comparing the equation, we have
n = 7
Hence, the value of n in the permutation equation P(n, 5) = 2520 is 7
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