Factorial Notation

n !  n   n  1   n  2   ...  2  1

 n n!
n
Cr    
 r  r ! n  r  !

Example 1

Use your calculator to work out the following:

(a) 6!

8
(b) C5

10 
(c) 8 
 

Example 2

Without using a calculator simplify the following:

9!
(a)
7!

n
(b) Cn 1

n 
(c)  n  2
 