The exact factorial of 5 is:
120
📌 Number of digits in the exact factorial of 5! = 3.
Approximately, the value of 5! can also be written as 120.
How to calculate 5!
The formula for finding the factorial of a number is:
n! = n × (n-1) × (n-2) × … × 2 × 1
The same formula can also be written in terms of PI product notation as:
So, by definition, 5! is calculated as:
5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1
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Frequently asked questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about factorial of 5:
How many digits are there in the exact value of 5!?
There are 3 digits in the exact value of 5!.
What is the value of 5 factorial in terms of E?
The value of 5! in terms of E is 120.
What are the uses of factorials?
According to Wikipedia:
In mathematical analysis, factorials are used in power series for the exponential function and other functions, and they also have applications in algebra, number theory, probability theory, and computer science.