alleryStart learning →If (n + 1)! = 20 x (n - 1)!, find n.
A3
B4
C5
D19
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 4
(n + 1)! / (n - 1)! = (n + 1)n = 20, so n = 4.
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