Relation Between Permutations and Factorials

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Relation Between Permutations and Factorials

## Formula

$$^nP_r=\frac{n!}{(n-r)!}$$

Also:

$$^nP_r=n\cdot{}^{n-1}P_{r-1}$$

and:

$$^nP_r=\frac nr\,{}^{n-1}P_{r-1}$$

## Usage

- Used to simplify permutation expressions and establish relations between different permutation values.

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