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If \({ }^n P_4=1680\), then \(n=\)
MathematicsPermutation CombinationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (21 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 6
  • B 12
  • C 10
  • D 8
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 8
\(\begin{aligned}
& \text {Since, }{ }^n P_4=1680 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3)=1680 \\
& \Rightarrow \quad n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3)=8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \Rightarrow n=8
\end{aligned}\)
Hence, option (d) is correct.

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