Answer
$n=10$
Work Step by Step
$_nP_r=\frac{n!}{(n-r)!}$, hence here the equation is: $\frac{n!}{(n-6)!}=5\frac{n!}{(n-5)!}$
If we multiply both sides by $(n-5)!=(n-5)\cdot(n-6)!$ we get: $n!(n-5)=5n!\\n-5=5\\n=10$
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 10 Counting Methods and Probability - 10.1 Apply the counting Principles and Permutations - 10.1 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 687: 59
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