Factorials Fun!
Explore factorials with this engaging worksheet designed for 6th graders, covering basic calculations and their application in probability.
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Factorials Fun!
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work where necessary.
What are Factorials?
A factorial (denoted by an exclamation mark, like 5!) is the product of an integer and all the integers below it. For example, 5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120.
Calculate the following factorials:
1. 3! =
2. 4! =
3. 6! =
4. 2! =
1. Which of the following is the correct calculation for 5!?
5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1
5 × 1
5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1
5 ÷ 4 ÷ 3 ÷ 2 ÷ 1
2. What is the value of 0!?
0
1
Undefined
10
1. Sarah wants to arrange 4 different books on a shelf. In how many different ways can she arrange them?
2. A group of 5 friends are lining up for a photo. How many different ways can they stand in a line?
1. 3! is equal to 9.
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False
2. The factorial of any positive integer is always a positive integer.
True
False