If nP4 = 360, find the value of n.

Given: nP4 = 360


To find: value of n


nP4 can be written as P(n, 4)


We know,




So, according to question:


nP4 = P(n, 4) = 360




n (n – 1) (n – 2) (n – 3) = 360


n (n – 1) (n – 2) (n – 3) = 6×5×4×3


On comparing:


The value of n = 6


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