Factorials

  • Forgotten Number
    problem

    Forgotten number

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    I have forgotten the number of the combination of the lock on my briefcase. I did have a method for remembering it...
  • Seriesly
    problem

    Seriesly

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Prove that k.k! = (k+1)! - k! and sum the series 1.1! + 2.2! + 3.3! +...+n.n!
  • SquareSearch
    problem

    Squaresearch

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Consider numbers of the form un = 1! + 2! + 3! +...+n!. How many such numbers are perfect squares?
  • N000ughty thoughts
    problem

    N000ughty thoughts

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    How many noughts are at the end of these giant numbers?
  • Growing
    problem

    Growing

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Which is larger: (a) 1.000001^{1000000} or 2? (b) 100^{300} or 300! (i.e.factorial 300)