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If $$5{ \times ^{\text{n}}}{{\text{P}}_3} = 4{ \times ^{\left( {{\text{n}} + 1} \right)}}{{\text{P}}_{3,}}$$    find n?

A. 10

B. 11

C. 12

D. 14

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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 = $$\frac{{{\text{n}}!}}{{\left( {{\text{n}} - {\text{r}}} \right)!}}$$

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