Factorial - math word problems

Number of problems found: 51

  • Big factorial
    sierpinski How many zeros end number 116! ?
  • Cancel fractions
    zlomky_15 Compress the expression of factorial: (n+6)!/(n+4)!-n!/(n-2)!
  • Value
    5times_1 Find the value of the expression: 6!·10^-3
  • Possible combinations - word
    dices2 How many ways can the letters F, A, I, R be arranged?
  • Committees
    globe How many different committees of 2 people can be formed from a class of 21 students?
  • Permutations without repetition
    permutations_3 From how many elements, we can create 720 permutations without repetition?
  • Word
    words What is the probability that a random word composed of chars E, Y, G, E, R, O, M, T will be the GEOMETRY?
  • Playing cards
    playing_cards How many possible ways are to shuffle 7 playing cards?
  • Vans
    shuttlevan In how many ways can 9 shuttle vans line up at the airport?
  • Beads
    koralky2 How many ways can we thread 4 red, 5 blue, and 6 yellow beads onto a thread?
  • Practice
    telocvik How many ways can you place 20 pupils in a row when starting on practice?
  • Shelf
    bookshelf.JPG How many ways are there to arrange 6 books on a shelf?
  • Tournament
    turnaj Determine how many ways can be chosen two representatives from 34 students to school tournament.
  • Bookshelf and books
    bookshelf How many ways can we place 7 books in a bookshelf?
  • Prize
    metals_1 How many ways can be rewarded 9 participants with the first, second and third prize in a sports competition?
  • Seating
    kupe_1 How many ways can 6 people sit on 6 numbered chairs (e. g. , seat reservation on the train)?
  • Guests
    hostia How many ways can 9 guests sit down on 10 seats standing in a row?
  • Elections
    gaspar_billboard In elections candidate 10 political parties. Calculate how many possible ways can the elections finish, if any two parties will not get the same number of votes.
  • Elements
    fact_1 If the number of elements is decreased by two the number of permutations is decreased 30 times. How many elements are?
  • Olympics
    olimpiada-medaliile In how many ways can be placed 6 athletes on the podium at the Olympics? Depend on the color of the metal.

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