Find the value of ‘n’ if nP6 = 12nP4.
Soln:
n!(n−6)!= 12*n!(n−4)!
(n – 4)! = 12*(n – 6)!
(n – 4)(n – 5) = 4 x 3
n = 8
Hint: go from answer options. Only option(a) satisfies given equation.