If 5* nP3 = 4* (n+1)P3, find n?

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Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
nP3 = n*(n–1)*(n–2).
(n+1)P3 =(n+1)*n*(n–1).
Now,
5*n*(n–1)*(n–2) = 4* (n+1)*n*(n–1).
Or, 5(n−2) = 4(n+1).
Or, 5n−10 = 4n+4.
Or, 5n−4n = 4+10.
Hence, n = 14.

Note: nPr = [n! /(n -r)!].

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