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1. If 5×nP3=4×(n+1)P3,    find n?

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!(nr)!

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