Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1: Simplify 12! / 9!
We know that:
12! = 12 × 11 × 10 × 9!
So,
12! / 9! = (12 × 11 × 10 × 9!) / 9! = 12 × 11 × 10
Now calculate:
12 × 11 = 132
132 × 10 =
1320
✔ Final Answer for #1:
1320
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Problem 2: Simplify n! / (n - 2)!
Recall:
n! = n × (n-1) × (n-2)!
So,
n! / (n - 2)! = [n × (n-1) × (n-2)!] / (n-2)! = n × (n-1)
That matches option
C
✔ Final Answer for #2:
C
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Problem 3: Simplify n! / (n - 3)!
Similarly:
n! = n × (n-1) × (n-2) × (n-3)!
So,
n! / (n - 3)! = n × (n-1) × (n-2)
That matches option
A
✔ Final Answer for #3:
A
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Problem 4: Simplify 7! / [5(6 - 3)!]
First, simplify inside the parentheses:
6 - 3 = 3 → so denominator is 5 × 3!
3! = 6 → so denominator = 5 × 6 = 30
Numerator: 7! = 5040
So, 5040 / 30 = ?
Divide: 5040 ÷ 30 = 168
✔ Final Answer for #4:
168
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Problem 5: Simplify [12 × (10 - 6)!] / [3! × 2!]
Step 1: 10 - 6 = 4 → so numerator has 12 × 4!
4! = 24 → 12 × 24 = 288
Denominator: 3! = 6, 2! = 2 → 6 × 2 = 12
Now divide: 288 / 12 = 24
✔ Final Answer for #5:
24
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Problem 6: Evaluate to nearest whole number: 9! / (3! + 6!)
First, compute factorials:
9! = 362880
3! = 6
6! = 720
So denominator = 6 + 720 = 726
Now divide: 362880 ÷ 726
Let’s do this division carefully:
726 × 500 = 363000 → too big (since 363000 > 362880)
Try 726 × 499 = ?
Better to just divide directly:
362880 ÷ 726 ≈ ?
Use calculator-style steps:
726 × 499 = 726 × (500 - 1) = 363000 - 726 = 362274
362880 - 362274 = 606
So 499 + (606 / 726) ≈ 499 + 0.835 ≈
499.835
Nearest whole number =
500
✔ Final Answer for #6:
500
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Final Answers:
1. 1320
2. C
3. A
4. 168
5. 24
6. 500
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of factorials worksheet.