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One number does not fit into the given factorial series.


Identify it. 3, 6, 24, 120, 720, 800

Options

A

6

B

24

C

120

D

800

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Correct Answer :

Option D

800

Solution :

The correct answer is 800.


Let's analyze the pattern in the given factorial series:

3, 6, 24, 120, 720, 800


The series is based on the factorials of consecutive integers starting from 3:

3!=3×2×1=6

4!=4×3×2×1=24

5!=5×4×3×2×1=120

6!=6×5×4×3×2×1=720

7!=7×6×5×4×3×2×1=5040


Alternatively, looking at the multiplicative progression between successive terms:

6×4=24

24×5=120

120×6=720

720×7=5040


In the given sequence, the last number is 800 instead of 5040 (or 7!), which does not follow the factorial rule.


Therefore, 800 is the number that does not fit into the series.

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